Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 06m at 2:52 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:35 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Nov 1919

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:435.04:575.611:130.76:295:02First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:415.15:595.712:030.612:150.66:315:01First Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:395.47:005.712:570.51:180.56:324:59Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:335.87:565.91:500.42:190.46:334:58Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:246.28:495.92:430.33:180.36:344:57Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:136.59:406.03:350.24:160.16:354:56Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:026.810:316.04:260.15:120.16:364:55Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:516.911:225.95:180.16:060.06:374:54Full Moon8Sat
9Sun11:426.96:090.17:000.16:384:53Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:155.812:346.87:010.17:530.16:404:52Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:105.61:296.67:540.28:480.26:414:51Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:075.52:276.38:500.39:420.36:424:50Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:085.43:286.19:470.410:370.36:434:49Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:095.34:305.810:450.411:310.36:444:48Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:105.45:315.611:440.46:454:48Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:105.56:305.512:250.212:430.46:464:47Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:065.77:265.51:170.11:400.36:484:46Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:585.98:175.52:060.12:340.26:494:45Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:456.09:045.52:530.03:260.26:504:45Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:296.19:495.43:380.04:140.16:514:44New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:116.110:335.34:210.15:000.16:524:43New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:516.111:145.25:020.15:440.16:534:43New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:296.011:545.05:410.26:250.26:544:42New Moon23Sun
24Mon12:045.96:190.37:040.36:554:42New Moon24Mon
25Tue12:324.912:385.86:560.37:440.36:564:41Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:094.81:125.77:330.38:230.36:574:41Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:454.81:485.78:130.39:040.36:594:40Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:254.82:305.68:570.39:470.37:004:40Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:094.83:195.59:470.310:330.27:014:39First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:014.94:155.410:440.311:230.27:024:39First 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 5:43 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (73% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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