39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

65°
H 70°
L 60°
N
9mph
High tide
5:36 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 12:28 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 51m at 5:36 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:00 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Oct 1847

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:055.55:316.011:540.76:015:49Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:075.46:325.912:450.812:510.86:025:48Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:075.57:325.91:410.71:480.86:035:46Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:045.68:265.92:350.62:430.76:045:44Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:565.79:166.03:260.53:360.66:055:43Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:445.810:026.04:130.44:260.56:065:41Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:285.910:455.94:580.35:130.46:075:40New Moon7Thu
8Fri11:095.911:255.85:390.35:580.46:085:38New Moon8Fri
9Sat11:475.96:180.36:410.56:095:37New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:035.712:225.96:550.47:220.56:105:35New Moon10Sun
11Mon12:395.512:545.87:300.58:020.76:115:34Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue1:135.41:245.88:020.68:410.86:125:32Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:485.31:555.88:340.79:220.96:135:31Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu2:245.22:315.89:080.710:061.06:145:29Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:065.13:155.89:500.810:561.06:155:28First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:575.14:105.810:430.811:531.06:165:26First Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:575.15:145.811:480.86:175:25First Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:035.26:245.812:520.912:560.86:195:23First Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:085.47:315.91:510.72:040.66:205:22Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:095.78:336.12:490.53:080.46:215:20Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:066.09:306.23:440.24:090.26:225:19Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:596.310:246.34:380.05:07-0.16:235:17Full Moon22Fri
23Sat10:506.511:166.35:30-0.26:02-0.26:245:16Full Moon23Sat
24Sun11:406.76:20-0.26:56-0.26:255:15Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:076.212:296.67:09-0.27:49-0.26:265:13Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:586.01:206.57:58-0.18:420.06:275:12Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:515.82:116.38:480.19:340.26:285:11Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:455.63:056.19:380.310:270.36:295:10Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:425.44:025.910:310.511:210.56:315:08Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:405.25:005.711:250.76:325:07Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun5:395.25:595.612:140.512:210.76:335:06Third Quarter31Sun
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 49% 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 minimum.

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 (49% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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