Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 22m at 2:43 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1918

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:246.15:115.611:420.45:368:23Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:265.96:125.812:000.712:350.35:368:23Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:325.77:146.11:040.71:300.35:358:24Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:385.68:146.42:090.62:260.35:358:25Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:405.69:116.73:130.53:220.35:358:25Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:385.610:046.94:130.34:170.35:358:26Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:325.610:556.95:110.25:110.35:348:27New Moon7Fri
8Sat11:255.611:446.96:060.26:040.45:348:27New Moon8Sat
9Sun12:175.66:580.26:540.45:348:28New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:336.81:075.57:460.27:420.55:348:28New Moon10Mon
11Tue1:216.61:575.58:330.38:280.75:348:29Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:086.42:465.49:180.39:150.85:348:29Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:556.13:375.310:020.410:030.85:338:30Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:445.94:275.310:450.510:520.95:338:30First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:355.65:185.311:280.511:420.95:338:31First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:275.46:105.412:120.55:338:31First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:225.27:025.512:360.912:570.55:348:31First Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:185.07:535.71:310.91:450.55:348:32Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:134.98:435.92:280.82:330.55:348:32Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:054.99:296.03:230.73:220.55:348:32Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:535.010:126.24:160.64:110.55:348:33Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:395.010:536.35:080.55:000.55:348:33Full Moon22Sat
23Sun11:235.111:336.45:570.45:480.55:358:33Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:055.16:430.46:350.55:358:33Full Moon24Mon
25Tue12:136.512:475.27:280.37:220.55:358:33Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:546.51:295.48:120.38:090.55:358:33Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:376.52:145.58:570.28:590.55:368:33Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:246.43:025.79:420.29:520.55:368:33Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:156.33:565.810:300.210:480.65:378:33Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:116.14:525.911:190.211:480.65:378:33Third Quarter30Sun
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 5:49 pm — 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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