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 5h 15m 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 - Nov 1815

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:336.411:545.96:09-0.26:40-0.16:345:05New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:186.46:54-0.17:290.06:355:04New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:415.71:036.37:380.08:180.16:365:03Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:295.51:486.18:210.29:050.36:375:02Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:175.22:345.99:030.59:520.56:385:00Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:075.03:225.79:470.710:410.66:394:59Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:594.94:135.510:340.811:300.76:414:58First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:534.85:085.411:250.96:424:57First Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:494.86:055.312:200.712:190.96:434:56First Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:454.87:015.31:110.61:150.86:444:55First Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:395.07:555.32:010.52:100.76:454:54Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:295.18:465.42:490.33:050.56:464:53Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:155.39:325.43:350.23:570.46:474:53Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:575.510:155.34:200.14:480.26:494:52Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:355.610:565.25:030.15:370.26:504:51Full Moon15Wed
16Thu11:115.711:355.15:440.16:240.16:514:50Full Moon16Thu
17Fri11:465.86:240.17:110.26:524:49Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:155.012:235.97:040.27:580.26:534:49Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:564.91:035.97:460.28:460.36:544:48Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:414.81:495.88:320.39:370.46:554:47Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:324.82:425.89:240.410:310.46:574:47Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:304.73:435.610:240.411:280.46:584:46Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:344.84:515.511:280.56:594:45Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:404.96:015.512:260.412:340.47:004:45Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:455.17:085.51:230.21:390.37:014:44Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:475.38:095.52:190.02:410.17:024:44Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:445.69:065.53:13-0.23:41-0.17:034:44Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:375.99:585.54:05-0.34:38-0.27:044:43Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:266.010:475.44:55-0.45:31-0.37:054:43New Moon29Wed
30Thu11:126.111:345.35:42-0.46:22-0.37:064:43New Moon30Thu
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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