39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

42°
H -°
L 39°
NNE
2mph
Low tide
1:31 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, October 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 39m at 1:31 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:59 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:16 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (59% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - May 1815

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:185.46:064.912:320.75:076:59Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:165.37:025.012:331.11:240.75:057:00Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed7:145.37:555.11:311.02:150.75:047:01Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:105.38:445.32:280.93:050.65:037:02Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:015.49:295.53:240.73:520.55:027:02Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:485.410:115.74:170.54:380.45:017:03Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:325.410:495.95:090.45:220.44:597:04New Moon7Sun
8Mon11:145.411:266.05:580.36:040.44:587:05New Moon8Mon
9Tue11:555.36:460.26:460.44:577:06New Moon9Tue
10Wed12:046.212:385.37:340.27:280.54:567:07New Moon10Wed
11Thu12:436.21:235.28:220.38:130.64:557:08Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:286.32:135.29:120.49:030.74:547:09Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:186.23:095.110:050.59:590.84:537:10Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun3:156.14:105.111:010.511:000.84:527:11First Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:195.95:145.211:590.64:517:12First Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:285.86:195.412:050.912:570.54:507:13First Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:375.77:225.61:100.81:540.44:497:14First Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:425.78:205.92:130.62:490.34:487:15Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri8:415.89:146.23:140.43:420.24:487:16Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:355.810:046.34:110.34:320.14:477:17Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:255.710:506.45:060.15:190.14:467:18Full Moon21Sun
22Mon11:125.711:346.45:570.16:040.24:457:18Full Moon22Mon
23Tue11:585.56:450.16:470.44:457:19Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:156.412:425.47:300.27:280.54:447:20Full Moon24Wed
25Thu12:566.21:275.28:130.38:070.74:437:21Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:366.12:115.18:560.48:450.94:437:22Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:165.92:575.09:370.59:251.04:427:23Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:585.83:445.010:200.610:081.14:417:23Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon3:435.64:334.911:040.710:561.14:417:24Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:335.55:245.011:490.711:511.14:407:25Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:275.46:165.112:370.74:407:26Third Quarter31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8550714)

Common Questions About Wilmington, DE Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Wilmington, DE?

Wilmington, DE is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 59% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Wilmington, DE tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Wilmington, DE?

Tide predictions for Wilmington, DE come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Wilmington, DE?

Tide data for Wilmington, DE is sourced from NOAA Station #8550714. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8550714.

What is the moon phase in Wilmington, DE tonight?

Tonight the moon over Wilmington, DE is First Quarter (59% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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