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 6h 42m 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 - Jun 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:526.34:445.611:190.311:300.65:368:23First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:546.15:455.712:120.35:368:23First Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:005.96:475.912:320.61:080.35:358:24First Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:065.87:486.21:350.52:040.25:358:25Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:105.88:466.52:380.43:000.25:358:25Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:085.89:396.73:390.33:540.15:358:26Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:035.810:306.94:360.24:470.15:348:27Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:555.811:186.95:310.15:380.25:348:27Full Moon8Thu
9Fri11:465.86:230.16:270.35:348:28Full Moon9Fri
10Sat12:056.912:355.77:120.17:130.45:348:28Full Moon10Sat
11Sun12:516.71:225.67:580.17:570.55:348:29Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:366.52:095.58:420.28:410.75:348:29Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue2:206.32:575.49:250.39:250.85:338:30Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed3:066.13:455.310:070.410:110.85:338:30Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:535.84:345.310:500.410:580.95:338:31Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:425.65:245.311:330.411:480.95:338:31Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:345.46:155.312:170.45:348:31Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:295.27:075.412:420.91:040.45:348:32Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:255.17:595.61:380.81:530.45:348:32Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:205.18:475.82:350.72:430.45:348:32Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:115.19:336.03:310.63:330.45:348:33Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:595.210:166.24:250.54:230.45:348:33Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:455.210:586.45:170.45:130.45:358:33New Moon23Fri
24Sat11:305.311:406.66:080.36:030.45:358:33New Moon24Sat
25Sun12:145.46:560.26:510.45:358:33New Moon25Sun
26Mon12:236.61:005.57:430.27:400.45:358:33New Moon26Mon
27Tue1:076.71:475.68:300.18:300.45:368:33Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:556.62:375.79:180.19:230.45:368:33Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu2:466.53:315.810:080.110:190.45:378:33Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:426.34:285.910:580.111:170.55:378:33First Quarter30Fri
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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