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 2h 17m 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 - Nov 1920

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:185.52:366.49:060.410:010.56:305:01Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:205.43:406.210:050.510:570.56:315:00Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:245.44:466.011:060.511:550.46:324:59Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:295.55:515.912:080.56:344:57Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:325.76:545.912:510.31:100.46:354:56Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:306.07:515.91:460.22:090.36:364:55Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:236.28:435.92:380.03:050.26:374:54Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:116.49:315.93:270.03:580.16:384:53Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:576.510:175.84:140.04:480.16:394:52New Moon9Tue
10Wed10:416.511:025.74:590.15:350.16:404:51New Moon10Wed
11Thu11:226.411:465.55:410.26:190.26:424:50New Moon11Thu
12Fri12:036.36:200.37:010.36:434:50Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:285.312:426.16:580.47:420.46:444:49Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:115.21:215.97:360.58:230.46:454:48Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:545.02:025.88:150.59:050.56:464:47Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:384.92:455.68:570.59:470.56:474:46Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed3:254.83:325.59:440.510:320.46:484:46First Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:144.84:235.310:350.511:190.46:504:45First Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:054.95:195.211:310.56:514:44First Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:595.06:175.212:090.312:310.56:524:43First Quarter20Sat
21Sun6:525.37:135.21:010.21:310.46:534:43Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon7:425.68:065.31:520.22:300.36:544:42Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue8:305.98:565.42:430.13:270.26:554:42Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed9:166.29:455.43:350.04:230.16:564:41Full Moon24Wed
25Thu10:036.410:345.54:260.05:170.06:574:41Full Moon25Thu
26Fri10:516.611:245.55:18-0.16:10-0.16:584:40Full Moon26Fri
27Sat11:416.66:10-0.17:02-0.16:594:40Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:165.412:326.57:02-0.17:54-0.17:004:40Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:095.41:276.37:56-0.18:47-0.17:014:39Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:075.32:256.18:520.09:41-0.17:024:39Waning Gibbous30Tue
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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