39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

60°
H -°
L 55°
NNE
6mph
Low tide
2:42 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 03m at 2:42 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:58 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:01 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Nov 1844

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:284.83:275.59:540.710:580.86:355:04Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:154.84:175.510:430.711:470.86:365:03Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:074.85:145.411:410.76:375:02Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:034.96:155.412:380.712:430.76:385:00Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:595.17:165.41:310.61:450.66:394:59Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:535.48:135.52:230.42:470.46:404:58Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:455.79:085.63:150.23:470.26:424:57Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:356.09:595.64:070.14:450.16:434:56Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:236.310:505.64:580.05:41-0.16:444:55New Moon9Sat
10Sun11:116.411:415.65:49-0.16:36-0.16:454:54New Moon10Sun
11Mon12:016.46:40-0.17:30-0.16:464:53New Moon11Mon
12Tue12:335.512:526.47:32-0.18:24-0.16:474:53Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:275.31:476.28:250.09:180.06:484:52Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu2:245.22:456.09:200.110:120.16:504:51Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:235.13:455.810:180.211:080.26:514:50First Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:255.14:485.611:170.46:524:49First Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:275.15:505.512:030.212:170.46:534:49First Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:285.26:515.412:570.21:160.46:544:48First Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:265.47:475.41:500.12:140.36:554:47Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:205.58:405.32:410.03:100.26:564:47Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:105.79:295.33:29-0.14:030.16:584:46Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:555.810:155.24:15-0.14:530.06:594:45Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:385.810:595.14:59-0.15:400.07:004:45Full Moon23Sat
24Sun11:185.711:415.05:410.06:240.07:014:44Full Moon24Sun
25Mon11:565.76:210.07:060.07:024:44Full Moon25Mon
26Tue12:214.912:315.66:580.17:470.17:034:44Full Moon26Tue
27Wed1:004.71:055.57:350.28:260.27:044:43Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:384.61:395.48:100.29:040.37:054:43Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri2:154.62:145.48:470.29:430.37:064:43Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat2:534.62:535.39:270.310:230.37:074:42Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 38% 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 Third Quarter (38% 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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