39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

48°
H 64°
L 43°
NNW
4mph
High tide
9:03 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 3:48 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 06m at 9:03 am (5.3 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 - Jun 1842

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:215.36:055.212:230.74:397:27Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:175.26:575.312:431.21:100.74:397:28Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:135.17:475.51:411.11:570.74:387:28Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:075.08:355.72:381.02:450.74:387:29Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:595.09:205.83:350.93:340.74:387:30Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:484.910:036.04:300.74:230.64:387:30Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:355.010:456.15:230.65:110.64:377:31New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:205.011:276.26:130.46:000.64:377:31New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:055.07:020.46:490.54:377:32New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:116.312:525.17:500.37:390.54:377:32Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:586.31:415.28:370.38:300.54:377:33Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:486.32:335.39:250.39:240.54:377:33Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:426.23:275.510:140.310:210.64:367:34Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:396.04:255.611:050.311:210.74:367:34First Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:395.95:245.811:570.34:367:35First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:415.76:246.012:220.712:500.34:377:35First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:435.57:236.11:250.71:440.34:377:35Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:455.48:196.32:260.62:380.34:377:36Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:435.39:136.43:260.63:310.44:377:36Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:375.310:036.44:230.54:240.44:377:36Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:295.310:506.45:170.45:140.54:377:37Full Moon21Tue
22Wed11:185.211:356.36:070.36:020.64:377:37Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:045.26:540.36:470.74:387:37Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:186.212:495.17:380.47:300.84:387:37Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:596.01:335.18:190.58:110.94:387:37Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:405.92:165.18:580.58:511.04:397:37Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:205.82:595.19:350.69:331.14:397:37Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:025.63:425.110:130.610:171.14:397:37Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:465.54:275.210:510.611:071.24:407:37Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:335.35:135.311:310.74:407:37Third Quarter30Thu
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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