39.5817’ N, 75.5883’ W

Delaware City, DE

73°
H 81°
L 66°
SSW
6mph
Low tide
9:54 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 29m at 9:54 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 3:46 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Aug 1851

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:386.62:166.18:480.09:040.35:047:19Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat2:346.43:126.29:380.110:020.45:057:18First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:316.14:106.210:280.111:000.55:067:17First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:315.85:096.211:210.25:077:16First Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:325.66:086.312:000.612:140.35:087:15First Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:335.47:066.41:010.61:090.45:097:14Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:325.48:006.51:590.52:040.45:107:13Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:265.48:506.52:550.42:560.45:117:12Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:175.59:376.53:470.43:460.55:127:10Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:045.510:226.54:360.34:340.55:137:09Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:495.611:046.45:200.35:190.65:147:08Full Moon11Mon
12Tue11:325.511:446.36:020.46:010.65:157:07Full Moon12Tue
13Wed12:135.56:400.46:410.75:167:05Full Moon13Wed
14Thu12:226.212:515.57:160.57:190.85:177:04Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:596.01:275.57:510.57:590.85:177:03Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:345.82:015.58:250.58:400.95:187:01Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:115.62:375.68:590.59:250.95:197:00Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon2:515.53:175.69:360.610:151.05:206:59Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:385.34:035.710:180.611:111.05:216:57Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:345.14:585.811:080.65:226:56Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:385.06:015.912:141.012:060.75:236:55Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:445.07:046.21:181.01:100.75:246:53Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:465.28:046.42:190.82:130.65:256:52Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:425.58:596.73:180.73:140.55:266:50Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:355.79:536.94:140.54:130.35:276:49New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:276.010:457.05:060.35:100.25:286:47New Moon26Tue
27Wed11:186.211:377.05:570.16:050.15:296:46New Moon27Wed
28Thu12:096.46:450.16:580.15:306:44Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:286.91:006.57:330.17:520.25:316:43Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:206.61:526.68:210.18:460.35:326:41Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun2:146.32:476.59:100.29:420.55:326:40Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 30% 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 Waxing Crescent (30% 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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