39.5817’ N, 75.5883’ W

Delaware City, DE

63°
H 78°
L 49°
SSW
7mph
Low tide
9:55 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 51m at 9:55 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1786

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:285.36:495.812:490.61:050.66:355:04Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:245.77:475.91:420.52:070.46:365:03Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:166.28:406.02:340.33:070.36:375:02Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:056.59:326.03:250.24:060.26:385:01Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:546.810:235.94:160.15:030.16:395:00Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:447.011:155.85:070.15:580.16:414:59Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:347.05:580.16:520.16:424:58Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:085.612:266.86:500.27:460.26:434:57Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:025.51:216.67:430.38:410.36:444:56Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:595.32:196.38:380.49:360.46:454:55Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:595.23:206.09:350.510:300.46:464:54Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:015.14:215.710:330.611:240.46:474:53Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:025.25:225.611:320.66:494:52Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:015.36:215.412:170.412:310.66:504:52Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:585.57:175.41:080.31:280.56:514:51Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:505.78:085.41:570.22:230.46:524:50Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:375.98:555.32:430.23:150.36:534:49Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:216.09:405.33:270.24:040.26:544:49Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:026.010:235.14:090.24:500.26:554:48New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:416.011:055.04:500.35:340.26:574:47New Moon20Mon
21Tue11:186.011:454.95:290.36:160.36:584:47New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:545.96:070.46:560.36:594:46New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:224.812:275.86:430.47:360.47:004:46Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:584.71:005.77:210.48:160.47:014:45Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:354.61:375.78:000.48:580.47:024:45Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:144.72:205.68:450.49:420.47:034:44Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:004.73:105.69:360.410:270.37:044:44First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:524.94:075.510:330.411:160.27:054:44First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:495.15:095.411:340.47:064:43First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:495.36:135.312:080.112:400.37:074:43Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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