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 : in 24m at 1:49 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1920

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:216.11:416.28:190.48:460.76:307:34Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:006.02:216.38:580.59:350.86:317:32Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:445.93:066.39:410.510:290.96:327:31Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:365.74:006.310:310.611:271.06:337:29Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:365.55:026.311:270.66:347:27Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:435.46:116.312:291.012:290.76:347:26Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:545.47:216.31:330.91:350.76:357:24Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:025.58:276.52:350.82:400.66:367:23Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:035.89:276.63:350.63:420.56:377:21Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:596.110:216.84:300.44:400.36:387:19Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:516.411:126.85:220.25:350.26:397:18New Moon11Sat
12Sun11:416.56:110.26:280.26:407:16New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:006.712:286.66:570.27:170.36:417:15New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:476.61:146.67:410.28:040.46:427:13Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:336.31:596.58:230.48:510.66:437:11Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:196.12:446.49:040.59:380.76:447:10Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:075.83:316.29:450.610:250.86:457:08Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:575.54:196.110:280.711:130.96:467:06First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:495.35:115.911:140.86:477:05First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:445.16:055.812:041.012:030.86:477:03First Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:405.17:025.812:561.012:560.86:487:01First Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:375.17:585.91:490.91:510.86:497:00Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:305.38:496.02:410.82:460.76:506:58Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:195.59:366.13:310.73:390.66:516:57Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:035.710:206.14:190.64:310.56:526:55Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:445.911:016.25:040.55:210.56:536:53Full Moon26Sun
27Mon11:236.111:416.25:480.46:090.56:546:52Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:006.36:300.46:570.56:556:50Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:206.112:376.57:110.47:440.56:566:48Full Moon29Wed
30Thu1:006.01:176.67:520.58:320.66:576:47Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 4:56 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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