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 : 2:43 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 00m at 8:35 am (4.9 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 - Dec 1918

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:325.89:554.93:350.14:180.17:034:39New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:125.810:374.84:180.15:050.17:044:39New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:505.811:164.85:010.15:490.17:054:38New Moon3Tue
4Wed11:265.811:544.75:430.16:320.17:064:38New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:015.86:230.27:140.27:074:38Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:314.712:365.87:050.27:560.27:084:38Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:094.71:165.87:480.18:400.17:094:38Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:514.82:025.78:360.19:250.17:104:38Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:404.92:555.69:290.210:130.07:104:38First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:355.03:535.510:270.211:030.07:114:38First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:345.24:575.311:290.211:57-0.17:124:38First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:365.46:025.212:340.17:134:38First Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:395.77:075.212:54-0.11:380.07:144:38Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:386.08:075.21:51-0.22:41-0.17:144:39Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:346.29:035.22:48-0.33:41-0.27:154:39Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:276.39:575.23:43-0.34:38-0.37:164:39Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:196.410:505.24:38-0.35:32-0.47:164:39Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:106.311:415.25:30-0.36:22-0.47:174:40Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:006.26:21-0.37:11-0.37:184:40Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:325.112:495.97:09-0.27:57-0.27:184:41Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:225.01:375.77:57-0.18:43-0.27:194:41Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:124.92:275.48:460.09:28-0.17:194:41Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:044.83:185.19:350.110:12-0.17:204:42Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:554.84:104.910:250.210:56-0.17:204:43Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:474.85:044.611:180.211:42-0.17:214:43Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:404.86:004.512:130.27:214:44Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:344.96:564.412:29-0.11:090.27:214:44Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:265.17:504.41:18-0.12:040.17:224:45Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:145.28:394.42:08-0.12:580.07:224:46Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:005.39:254.42:57-0.23:49-0.17:224:46Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue9:425.410:074.53:46-0.24:38-0.27:224:47New Moon31Tue
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 11:39 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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