Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:57 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 35m at 7:07 pm (5.8 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 - Aug 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:305.67:066.31:010.61:150.26:018:16First Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:325.58:066.42:020.62:110.36:018:15Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:325.59:016.53:010.53:070.36:028:14Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:275.59:526.53:570.44:010.36:038:12Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:185.610:406.64:500.34:520.46:048:11Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:075.711:256.55:390.35:410.46:058:10Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:525.76:240.36:260.56:068:09Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:086.512:365.77:050.37:090.66:078:08Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:496.31:175.77:440.37:490.66:088:07Full Moon9Wed
10Thu1:286.21:565.68:200.48:290.76:098:05Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:066.02:345.68:560.49:090.86:108:04Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:445.83:115.69:310.59:510.86:118:03Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:235.63:495.610:060.510:360.96:128:02Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:055.44:315.610:450.511:260.96:138:00Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:535.25:185.711:290.56:147:59Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:495.16:135.712:221.012:190.66:147:58Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:515.07:135.91:221.01:170.66:157:56Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:535.18:146.12:230.92:190.66:167:55Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:515.39:106.43:230.73:200.56:177:54Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:455.510:036.64:190.64:190.46:187:52Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:365.810:546.85:130.45:160.36:197:51New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:266.111:446.96:050.26:120.26:207:49New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:166.36:540.17:060.16:217:48New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:356.91:066.57:420.07:590.16:227:47Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:256.81:576.68:300.08:520.26:237:45Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:176.62:496.69:190.19:470.36:247:44Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:126.33:456.610:090.210:440.46:257:42Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:096.04:426.511:010.311:410.66:267:41First Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:095.85:426.411:540.46:277:39First Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:105.66:426.312:400.612:490.56:287:38First Quarter30Wed
31Thu7:125.57:426.31:390.71:460.56:287:36Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 10:32 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 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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