Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:44 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 37m at 8:56 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Jan 1918

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:344.71:445.28:010.08:42-0.17:234:48Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed2:184.62:275.08:440.09:20-0.17:234:49Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:034.63:124.89:290.19:59-0.17:234:50Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:484.64:014.610:170.110:41-0.17:234:51Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:364.64:534.411:100.111:25-0.17:234:52Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:274.75:494.212:070.17:234:53Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:204.86:474.212:15-0.11:060.17:234:53Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:135.07:424.21:09-0.22:050.07:234:54Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:045.28:334.32:04-0.23:01-0.17:234:55Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:525.49:224.52:58-0.33:56-0.27:224:56Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:395.710:094.63:52-0.44:48-0.37:224:57New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:265.810:554.84:45-0.55:38-0.57:224:58New Moon12Sat
13Sun11:135.911:425.05:37-0.66:25-0.67:224:59New Moon13Sun
14Mon12:016.06:28-0.77:11-0.67:215:01Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:305.112:495.97:19-0.77:58-0.67:215:02Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:195.31:405.78:12-0.68:46-0.67:215:03Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:115.32:345.49:07-0.59:35-0.67:205:04Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:065.43:315.110:04-0.410:26-0.57:205:05First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:055.34:314.811:04-0.311:20-0.57:195:06First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:055.35:344.612:05-0.27:195:07First Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:075.36:384.512:16-0.41:08-0.17:185:08Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:095.37:384.51:14-0.32:09-0.27:185:09Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:065.48:344.62:11-0.33:06-0.37:175:11Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:595.59:264.73:06-0.44:00-0.37:165:12Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:485.510:154.73:59-0.44:49-0.47:165:13Full Moon25Fri
26Sat10:345.511:014.84:48-0.45:34-0.47:155:14Full Moon26Sat
27Sun11:175.411:444.85:33-0.46:15-0.47:145:15Full Moon27Sun
28Mon11:585.36:15-0.36:53-0.47:135:16Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:254.812:375.26:55-0.37:29-0.37:135:18Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:044.81:155.07:35-0.28:04-0.37:125:19Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:424.71:534.88:14-0.28:38-0.37:115:20Waning Gibbous31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8551762)

Common Questions About Delaware City, DE Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Delaware City, DE today?

Slack tide in Delaware City, DE is approximately 12:20 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

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

Delaware City, DE is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

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 Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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