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 5h 03m 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 - Sep 1918

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:495.59:146.33:170.73:180.66:297:35Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:435.610:046.44:110.64:120.66:307:33Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:325.810:506.44:590.55:030.56:317:31New Moon3Tue
4Wed11:175.911:336.35:440.45:510.66:327:30New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:006.06:260.46:350.66:337:28New Moon5Thu
6Fri12:146.212:406.07:030.57:170.76:347:27New Moon6Fri
7Sat12:536.01:186.07:390.67:570.86:357:25Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:315.91:536.08:120.68:360.86:367:23Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:075.62:275.98:440.79:170.96:377:22Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:445.43:025.99:170.710:001.06:387:20Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:245.23:395.99:540.810:471.16:397:19First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:085.14:245.910:370.811:391.16:407:17First Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:014.95:195.811:280.86:407:15First Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:014.96:215.912:361.112:260.86:417:14First Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:055.07:276.01:361.11:310.86:427:12Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:075.28:286.22:350.92:350.76:437:10Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:025.69:236.53:300.73:360.56:447:09Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:536.010:156.74:230.54:350.46:457:07Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:426.311:056.85:140.45:320.26:467:06Full Moon19Thu
20Fri11:316.711:546.76:030.26:270.26:477:04Full Moon20Fri
21Sat12:196.96:510.27:200.26:487:02Full Moon21Sat
22Sun12:446.61:087.07:380.28:130.26:497:01Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:346.41:587.08:250.29:080.46:506:59Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:276.12:516.89:150.410:030.56:516:57Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:235.83:486.610:070.511:000.76:526:56Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:235.64:486.411:020.611:580.86:536:54Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:255.45:516.212:000.76:546:52Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:285.36:546.112:560.812:590.86:556:51Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:305.47:556.01:540.81:580.86:556:49Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:285.68:506.12:490.72:550.76:566:48Waning Crescent30Mon
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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