39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

62°
H 63°
L 54°
NE
11mph
High tide
7:13 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:42 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 01m at 7:13 pm (5.8 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 - Jun 1845

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:055.59:336.33:420.43:520.34:397:27Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:545.510:186.34:340.34:380.34:397:28Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:415.411:006.35:230.35:230.44:387:28New Moon3Tue
4Wed11:255.311:406.26:090.26:050.54:387:29New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:085.26:530.36:450.64:387:30New Moon5Thu
6Fri12:176.112:495.27:340.37:230.74:377:30New Moon6Fri
7Sat12:536.01:295.18:130.48:000.74:377:31Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:285.92:085.18:510.58:360.84:377:32Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:025.82:465.19:280.59:150.84:377:32Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:385.83:265.110:050.59:580.94:377:33Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:195.74:085.210:440.610:470.94:377:33First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:065.64:565.411:260.611:451.04:377:34First Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:015.55:485.512:140.54:367:34First Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:025.46:455.712:481.01:060.54:367:34First Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:065.37:425.91:530.92:020.54:377:35Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:095.38:396.22:580.83:010.54:377:35Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:095.39:346.44:000.64:000.44:377:36Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:065.410:276.65:000.44:590.34:377:36Full Moon18Wed
19Thu11:015.511:206.75:570.25:560.24:377:36Full Moon19Thu
20Fri11:565.66:510.06:520.24:377:36Full Moon20Fri
21Sat12:136.712:505.67:43-0.17:460.24:377:37Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:076.61:455.78:34-0.18:400.24:387:37Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:026.52:415.79:25-0.19:350.34:387:37Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:586.33:375.810:150.010:310.54:387:37Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:546.14:345.811:050.111:270.64:387:37Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:515.85:315.911:560.14:397:37Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:495.66:275.912:250.712:470.24:397:37Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:465.57:226.01:220.71:370.34:407:37Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:435.48:156.12:190.72:280.44:407:37Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:375.39:056.23:140.63:170.44:407:37Waning Crescent30Mon
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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