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 2h 17m 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 - Feb 1918

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:194.72:324.68:56-0.19:13-0.27:105:21Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:574.73:154.49:42-0.19:51-0.27:095:22Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:394.74:034.210:310.010:34-0.27:085:23Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:274.84:594.111:270.111:26-0.27:075:25Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:224.86:014.012:280.17:065:26Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:244.97:034.112:25-0.11:300.17:055:27Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:255.18:004.31:27-0.22:300.07:045:28Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:215.48:534.62:29-0.33:27-0.27:035:29Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:135.69:434.93:27-0.54:20-0.47:025:31Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:045.910:325.24:24-0.65:11-0.57:015:32New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:546.011:215.45:19-0.85:59-0.77:005:33New Moon11Mon
12Tue11:446.06:12-0.86:46-0.76:585:34New Moon12Tue
13Wed12:095.612:335.97:04-0.87:32-0.76:575:35Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:585.71:235.77:56-0.88:19-0.76:565:36Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:495.82:175.48:51-0.69:09-0.66:555:38Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat2:435.73:135.09:47-0.410:00-0.46:545:39First Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:415.54:134.710:45-0.210:54-0.36:525:40First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:415.45:154.511:45-0.111:51-0.26:515:41First Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:435.26:184.512:460.06:505:42First Quarter19Tue
20Wed6:475.27:194.512:50-0.11:460.06:485:43Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:465.28:154.71:48-0.12:42-0.16:475:44Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:395.39:064.82:44-0.23:34-0.26:465:46Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:285.49:545.03:36-0.24:21-0.36:445:47Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:135.410:385.14:25-0.35:04-0.36:435:48Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:555.411:195.15:10-0.35:44-0.36:415:49Full Moon25Mon
26Tue11:345.311:575.15:52-0.36:20-0.36:405:50Full Moon26Tue
27Wed12:125.26:32-0.26:55-0.26:395:51Full Moon27Wed
28Thu12:335.212:475.07:11-0.27:27-0.16:375:52Waning Gibbous28Thu
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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