39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

59°
H -°
L 55°
N
4mph
Low tide
2:42 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, October 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 02m at 2:42 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:58 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Jun 1844

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:555.66:490.06:500.24:397:27Full Moon1Sat
2Sun12:136.712:505.57:42-0.17:430.34:397:28Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:066.61:455.58:340.08:360.44:387:29Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:006.42:405.59:250.09:300.54:387:29Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:556.23:365.510:150.110:240.74:387:30Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:516.04:325.511:050.211:190.84:377:30Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:475.75:285.611:540.34:377:31Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:445.66:235.712:150.912:440.44:377:32Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:405.47:175.81:110.91:320.44:377:32Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:355.38:085.92:070.82:200.44:377:33Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:285.38:576.03:010.73:080.44:377:33Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:185.29:426.13:530.63:540.54:377:34Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:065.210:256.14:430.54:390.54:367:34Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:515.211:056.15:310.45:230.54:367:35New Moon14Fri
15Sat11:335.111:426.06:150.36:050.64:377:35New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:135.06:580.46:460.64:377:35New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:166.012:515.07:380.47:250.64:377:36New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:496.01:275.08:170.48:030.74:377:36Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:236.02:035.18:550.58:430.74:377:36Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:006.02:425.39:330.59:270.74:377:36Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:425.93:255.410:120.510:170.84:377:37Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:305.94:155.610:550.511:150.94:387:37First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:265.75:115.811:440.54:387:37First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:285.56:115.912:200.912:380.54:387:37First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:355.47:146.11:270.91:370.54:387:37Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:425.38:166.32:340.82:390.54:397:37Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:475.39:156.53:390.63:400.44:397:37Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:475.410:126.64:400.44:400.44:407:37Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:445.511:066.65:380.25:380.34:407:37Full Moon29Sat
30Sun11:395.56:320.16:330.34:407:37Full Moon30Sun
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (27% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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