39.5817’ N, 75.5883’ W

Delaware City, DE

73°
H 78°
L 49°
SSW
11mph
High tide
3:51 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : 10:56 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 38m at 3:51 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:13 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Apr 1786

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:226.612:555.67:34-0.37:390.05:496:30Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:136.51:495.38:29-0.18:300.25:486:31Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:066.32:475.19:250.19:250.35:466:32Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:056.03:484.910:220.310:220.45:456:33First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:085.74:514.811:200.411:220.55:436:34First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:135.55:554.912:180.45:416:35First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:185.46:565.112:230.51:150.45:406:36Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:185.47:525.31:230.52:080.35:386:37Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:125.58:415.62:200.42:570.25:376:38Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:005.59:275.83:130.23:420.15:356:39Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:455.510:095.94:020.24:240.15:346:40Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:275.510:496.04:490.15:030.25:326:41Full Moon12Wed
13Thu11:085.411:256.05:320.15:400.35:316:42Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:475.211:596.06:130.26:150.45:296:43Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:245.16:530.26:480.55:286:44Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:315.91:004.97:320.37:200.55:266:45Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:015.91:364.88:110.47:550.65:256:46Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:335.92:144.88:530.58:350.65:236:47Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:125.82:584.79:380.69:220.65:226:48Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu3:005.73:504.810:270.610:180.65:206:49Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:575.74:494.911:200.611:210.65:196:50Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:015.65:525.112:170.65:186:51Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:095.66:535.412:280.61:140.55:166:52Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:145.77:505.81:340.52:090.45:156:53Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:135.88:426.32:380.33:030.25:136:54Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:085.99:326.63:380.13:550.25:126:55Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:015.910:226.94:370.04:460.15:116:56New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:535.811:127.05:33-0.15:370.25:106:57New Moon28Fri
29Sat11:455.76:26-0.16:270.25:086:58New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:026.912:395.67:200.07:170.35:076:59Waxing Crescent30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8551762)

Common Questions About Delaware City, DE Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Delaware City, DE?

Delaware City, DE is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 31% 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 Delaware City, 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 Delaware City, DE?

Tide predictions for Delaware City, 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 Delaware City, DE?

Tide data for Delaware City, DE is sourced from NOAA Station #8551762. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8551762.

What is the moon phase in Delaware City, DE tonight?

Tonight the moon over Delaware City, DE is First Quarter (31% illuminated). This places Delaware City, 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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