39.5817’ N, 75.5883’ W

Delaware City, DE

66°
H 81°
L 66°
SSW
1mph
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 2h 01m 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 - Oct 1851

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:455.64:106.310:210.711:110.76:025:50First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:445.45:096.111:150.86:035:48First Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:445.36:086.112:070.812:100.86:045:46First Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:435.37:066.11:020.71:060.86:045:45Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:385.57:586.11:550.62:000.76:055:43Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:285.78:466.22:440.52:510.66:065:42Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:145.89:316.23:300.43:400.66:075:40Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:575.910:136.14:130.44:270.56:085:38Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:376.010:526.04:540.45:120.56:095:37Full Moon9Thu
10Fri11:136.011:295.95:320.55:540.66:105:35Full Moon10Fri
11Sat11:476.06:080.56:350.66:115:34Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:045.712:176.16:430.67:160.76:125:32Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:385.612:456.17:160.77:580.86:145:31Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:125.41:186.27:500.78:430.96:155:29Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:515.31:596.28:300.89:331.06:165:28Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:395.22:506.19:180.810:281.06:175:26Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:375.13:516.110:160.811:281.06:185:25Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:445.15:006.111:220.86:195:24Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:535.26:126.112:290.912:300.86:205:22Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:595.57:206.31:290.71:370.66:215:21Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:595.98:196.52:260.52:390.46:225:19Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:536.39:146.63:200.33:390.26:235:18Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:446.610:066.64:120.14:360.16:245:17New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:346.910:576.55:020.05:310.06:255:15New Moon24Fri
25Sat11:237.011:486.35:500.06:230.06:265:14New Moon25Sat
26Sun12:127.06:370.17:150.16:275:13Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:386.11:016.87:240.28:060.26:285:11Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:295.81:516.68:110.48:570.46:305:10Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed2:225.52:436.38:590.69:490.56:315:09Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:185.33:386.19:500.710:400.66:325:08First Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:155.14:345.910:420.811:320.66:335:06First Quarter31Fri
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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