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 5h 51m 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 - May 1918

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:506.13:345.010:210.510:120.66:037:55Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:406.04:285.111:110.511:090.76:027:56Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:395.95:295.212:040.56:017:57Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:445.86:335.412:120.61:010.56:007:58Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:535.87:375.81:190.61:580.45:587:59Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:005.88:366.12:250.52:550.35:578:00Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:015.99:316.53:290.33:490.25:568:01Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:575.910:236.84:290.24:430.15:558:02Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:515.911:137.05:270.05:350.15:548:03New Moon9Thu
10Fri11:435.96:220.06:260.25:538:04New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:037.012:355.87:150.07:150.35:528:04New Moon11Sat
12Sun12:526.91:275.68:060.08:040.45:518:05Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:416.72:185.58:550.28:520.55:508:06Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:316.43:115.49:450.39:420.75:498:07Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:236.24:065.310:330.410:330.85:488:08Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:175.95:015.211:220.511:250.95:478:09First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:125.65:565.212:100.55:468:10First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:095.46:515.312:190.912:580.55:458:11First Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:065.37:455.51:140.91:470.55:448:12First Quarter19Sun
20Mon8:015.28:365.72:100.82:340.55:448:13Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:545.29:235.93:050.73:210.45:438:14Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:425.210:066.13:570.54:060.45:428:15Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:275.210:466.24:480.44:500.55:418:15Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:115.111:256.35:360.45:340.55:418:16Full Moon24Fri
25Sat11:525.16:230.36:170.65:408:17Full Moon25Sat
26Sun12:016.312:315.17:070.46:580.65:398:18Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:366.31:095.17:500.47:400.65:398:19Full Moon27Mon
28Tue1:126.41:485.18:330.48:230.65:388:20Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:516.42:315.29:180.49:100.65:388:20Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:366.33:195.310:040.410:030.75:378:21Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:276.24:135.410:520.411:000.75:378:22Third Quarter31Fri
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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