39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

71°
H 74°
L 55°
NNW
13mph
High tide
1:46 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, October 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 8:53 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 28m at 1:46 pm (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:09 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Mar 1828

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:425.26:13-0.46:44-0.36:385:58Full Moon1Sat
2Sun12:035.012:175.26:55-0.47:21-0.26:375:59Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:365.112:515.27:36-0.37:57-0.26:356:00Full Moon3Mon
4Tue1:085.21:265.18:17-0.28:31-0.16:346:01Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:405.32:045.18:59-0.19:07-0.16:326:02Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:185.42:485.09:440.09:480.06:316:03Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:035.53:404.910:370.210:380.16:296:04Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:575.44:404.811:370.311:390.26:286:05Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:005.45:494.812:420.46:266:06Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:125.36:594.912:480.21:460.36:256:07Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:245.48:055.01:560.22:490.16:236:08Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:315.69:065.33:020.03:48-0.16:216:09Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:325.710:025.64:04-0.34:44-0.36:206:11Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:275.910:545.85:01-0.55:36-0.56:186:12New Moon14Fri
15Sat11:185.911:435.95:56-0.76:25-0.66:176:13New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:075.96:47-0.77:12-0.66:156:14New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:306.012:555.87:37-0.77:56-0.56:136:15Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:165.91:425.68:24-0.58:39-0.36:126:16Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:015.82:295.49:12-0.39:22-0.16:106:17Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:475.73:185.29:59-0.110:050.26:096:18Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:345.54:095.010:470.210:510.46:076:19First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:245.35:034.911:380.311:400.56:056:20First Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:185.25:594.812:300.46:046:21First Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:155.16:564.812:320.61:230.46:026:22First Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:145.17:514.91:280.52:160.46:006:23Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:095.18:435.02:230.43:080.35:596:24Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:015.29:315.23:180.33:570.25:576:25Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:495.310:155.34:100.14:440.15:566:26Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:325.310:555.45:000.05:280.05:546:27Full Moon29Sat
30Sun11:125.311:315.55:47-0.16:090.05:526:28Full Moon30Sun
31Mon11:505.36:33-0.16:490.15:516:29Full Moon31Mon
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 4% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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