39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

61°
H -°
L 42°
WNW
8mph
High tide
9:28 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:36 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 47m at 9:28 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:03 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Aug 1841

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:125.211:256.05:530.55:450.75:047:19Full Moon1Sun
2Mon11:535.26:340.56:280.75:057:18Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:036.012:305.27:120.57:080.85:067:17Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:375.91:045.27:470.57:460.85:077:16Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:105.81:365.38:200.68:240.95:087:15Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:425.72:075.58:500.69:021.05:097:13Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:165.72:415.69:200.69:451.15:107:12Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:565.53:215.89:530.610:351.25:117:11Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:435.44:105.810:340.711:371.35:127:10Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:395.25:075.911:250.85:137:09Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:465.06:145.912:461.412:290.95:147:07Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:594.97:256.01:561.31:410.95:147:06Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:095.08:336.23:021.12:520.85:157:05Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:135.29:366.44:050.93:590.65:167:03Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:115.510:336.55:020.65:010.45:177:02New Moon15Sun
16Mon11:065.711:276.65:550.35:580.25:187:01New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:585.96:450.16:530.15:196:59New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:186.612:486.17:330.07:450.25:206:58Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:076.51:386.28:180.08:370.35:216:57Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:576.22:286.29:030.19:280.55:226:55Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:476.03:186.29:470.310:200.75:236:54Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:385.74:096.110:330.511:140.95:246:52First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:325.45:026.011:200.75:256:51First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:285.25:585.912:101.112:100.95:266:49First Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:275.16:555.91:061.11:031.05:276:48First Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:265.07:525.92:021.11:571.05:286:47Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:215.18:455.92:561.02:511.05:296:45Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:135.29:346.03:470.93:430.95:306:43Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:015.310:186.04:350.74:320.85:316:42Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:445.410:596.05:190.65:190.75:326:40Full Moon30Mon
31Tue11:235.411:366.06:000.66:030.75:326:39Full 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 Waning Crescent (18% 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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