39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

48°
H -°
L 40°
NE
1mph
Low tide
1:31 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 35m at 1:31 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:59 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:15 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Oct 1815

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:146.010:366.54:580.35:100.26:015:50New Moon1Sun
2Mon11:066.311:276.55:480.16:050.16:025:48New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:556.46:360.06:580.06:035:46New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:166.412:426.57:230.07:490.16:045:45Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:046.21:306.48:080.18:390.36:055:43Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:536.02:186.38:520.39:290.56:065:42Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:435.73:076.29:370.510:200.76:075:40Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:365.43:586.010:230.811:130.96:085:39First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:315.24:525.811:120.96:095:37First Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:285.15:495.712:061.012:051.06:105:35First Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:275.06:475.71:001.012:591.16:115:34First Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:245.17:445.71:530.91:541.06:125:32Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:175.28:365.82:440.72:480.96:135:31Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:075.49:245.83:330.63:400.76:145:29Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:525.510:085.94:190.44:300.66:155:28Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:335.610:495.85:020.45:170.56:165:26Full Moon16Mon
17Tue11:115.711:275.75:420.36:030.46:175:25Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:455.86:200.46:460.56:185:23Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:025.612:165.86:560.47:290.56:195:22Full Moon19Thu
20Fri12:375.412:475.97:310.58:120.66:205:21Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:145.31:216.08:050.68:580.86:225:19Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:545.22:026.08:430.69:470.96:235:18Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:415.12:516.09:280.710:421.06:245:16Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:375.03:495.910:250.811:431.06:255:15Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:424.94:585.811:340.96:265:14Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:525.06:125.812:450.912:440.96:275:12Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:015.27:235.81:460.81:520.76:285:11Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:055.48:276.02:440.52:560.56:295:10Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:035.89:256.13:390.23:570.26:305:09Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:566.110:176.14:320.04:540.06:315:07New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:466.311:076.15:22-0.15:48-0.16:335:06New Moon31Tue
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 50% 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 (50% 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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