Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 12m at 1:57 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:39 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Apr 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:045.71:375.18:210.28:160.25:476:25Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:405.82:195.09:060.38:590.35:456:26Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:245.83:104.99:560.39:510.35:446:27First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:185.74:104.910:520.410:510.45:426:28First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:215.75:175.011:520.411:580.45:406:29First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:325.76:245.212:550.35:396:30First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:445.87:285.51:060.31:550.25:376:31Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:495.98:255.92:110.12:520.05:366:32Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:476.19:196.33:12-0.13:47-0.15:346:33Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:426.210:106.64:10-0.34:39-0.25:336:34Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:346.311:006.75:06-0.45:29-0.25:316:35Full Moon11Tue
12Wed11:256.211:496.85:59-0.46:17-0.25:306:36Full Moon12Wed
13Thu12:166.06:50-0.47:03-0.15:286:37Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:376.71:065.87:40-0.37:500.15:276:38Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:266.51:585.68:31-0.18:380.25:256:39Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:166.32:515.49:210.19:270.45:246:40Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:096.03:475.210:120.210:180.55:226:41Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:045.74:435.111:030.311:100.65:216:42Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:015.55:405.111:550.45:196:43Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:595.46:375.212:050.612:470.45:186:44Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:565.47:315.31:010.61:380.35:166:45Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:505.48:205.51:550.52:270.35:156:46Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:395.59:055.72:480.33:130.25:146:47Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:245.59:475.93:380.23:570.25:126:48Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:075.510:266.04:260.24:390.25:116:49New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:485.411:026.05:120.15:200.35:106:50New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:265.411:346.15:560.15:590.35:086:51New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:035.36:390.26:370.45:076:52New Moon28Fri
29Sat12:066.212:395.37:220.37:160.45:066:53Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:406.22:195.29:060.38:580.56:047:54Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 4:48 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 65% 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 First Quarter (65% 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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