Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:52 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 51m at 8:03 pm (5.9 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 - Aug 1920

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:376.21:045.57:350.37:380.56:018:15Full Moon1Sun
2Mon1:106.11:375.68:120.48:190.66:028:14Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:436.12:105.78:480.49:020.76:038:13Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:196.02:475.89:250.49:480.76:048:12Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:015.93:316.010:050.410:410.86:058:11Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:515.74:226.110:500.411:390.96:068:10Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:495.55:216.111:420.46:068:08Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:555.36:276.212:420.912:420.56:078:07Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:065.37:366.31:480.91:470.56:088:06Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:155.48:416.52:530.82:530.56:098:05Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:175.69:416.73:540.63:550.46:108:04Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:145.810:366.94:520.44:550.36:118:02New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:086.011:296.95:460.25:520.26:128:01New Moon13Fri
14Sat12:016.26:370.16:460.16:138:00New Moon14Sat
15Sun12:206.912:526.37:250.07:370.26:147:58New Moon15Sun
16Mon1:096.71:416.48:100.08:270.36:157:57Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:586.52:306.48:550.19:160.46:167:56Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:476.23:196.39:390.210:060.66:177:54Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:375.94:096.210:230.410:570.76:187:53First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:295.65:006.011:080.511:480.86:197:52First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:245.45:536.011:550.66:207:50First Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:205.26:485.912:410.912:440.66:217:49First Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:175.17:445.91:360.91:360.76:217:47Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:135.18:376.02:300.82:290.66:227:46Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:065.39:266.13:220.73:220.66:237:44Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:535.410:116.24:110.64:120.56:247:43Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:385.510:536.34:580.55:010.56:257:41Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:195.611:336.35:420.45:480.56:267:40Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:575.86:240.46:330.56:277:38Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:106.212:325.97:030.47:170.56:287:37Full Moon30Mon
31Tue12:456.21:066.07:410.48:010.66:297:35Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 11:27 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 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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