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 2h 10m at 2:52 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1919

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:176.52:555.79:240.19:310.65:378:33Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:076.23:475.710:100.210:220.75:388:33Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:595.94:395.710:550.311:130.75:388:33First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:515.65:315.711:390.35:398:33First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:455.46:235.712:050.812:250.45:398:33First Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:415.27:165.812:590.81:110.45:408:33First Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:375.18:095.91:540.82:000.45:418:32Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:315.08:586.02:490.72:490.45:418:32Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:225.09:446.13:420.63:380.45:428:32Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:105.110:286.24:320.54:270.45:428:31Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:555.111:096.35:210.45:140.45:438:31Full Moon11Fri
12Sat11:375.211:486.36:070.46:000.55:448:31Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:175.26:500.36:450.55:458:30Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:246.312:545.37:310.37:280.55:458:30Full Moon14Mon
15Tue1:016.31:315.48:110.38:120.55:468:29Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:386.32:105.68:510.38:580.65:478:29Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:196.22:525.89:320.39:480.65:488:28Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:056.13:415.910:160.310:430.75:488:27Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:575.94:356.011:030.311:420.85:498:27Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:575.65:346.111:540.35:508:26Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:025.46:386.212:450.812:520.45:518:25Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:105.37:446.41:510.81:530.45:528:25Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:175.38:466.52:550.72:550.45:528:24Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:195.49:446.73:560.53:560.45:538:23Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:165.610:386.84:550.44:540.35:548:22New Moon25Fri
26Sat11:105.711:306.85:490.25:490.35:558:21New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:025.86:390.16:410.35:568:21New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:196.712:515.97:260.17:310.45:578:20New Moon28Mon
29Tue1:076.61:395.98:100.18:180.55:588:19Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:536.42:265.98:530.29:050.65:588:18Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu2:396.13:135.99:340.39:520.75:598:17Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 5:43 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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