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 4h 37m 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 - Dec 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:575.69:185.12:590.03:370.17:034:39Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:385.710:015.13:44-0.14:260.07:044:39Full Moon2Sat
3Sun10:175.810:425.04:290.05:130.07:054:38Full Moon3Sun
4Mon10:545.811:224.95:120.05:590.07:064:38Full Moon4Mon
5Tue11:295.95:550.06:430.07:074:38Full Moon5Tue
6Wed12:014.912:065.96:370.07:270.07:084:38Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:404.912:455.97:210.08:120.17:094:38Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:234.91:305.98:080.19:000.07:104:38Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:115.02:225.89:000.19:500.07:104:38Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:065.03:205.69:570.110:420.07:114:38Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:065.14:235.510:570.111:36-0.17:124:38Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:085.35:295.412:000.17:134:38Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:125.56:355.312:32-0.21:040.07:144:38Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:125.87:375.41:29-0.32:06-0.17:144:39Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:096.08:345.42:25-0.43:06-0.37:154:39Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:026.39:285.43:19-0.44:03-0.47:164:39Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:536.410:195.44:12-0.54:58-0.57:164:39New Moon17Sun
18Mon10:436.411:105.35:04-0.45:49-0.57:174:40New Moon18Mon
19Tue11:316.311:595.25:53-0.46:37-0.47:184:40New Moon19Tue
20Wed12:176.16:39-0.37:23-0.37:184:41Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:475.11:045.97:25-0.28:08-0.37:194:41Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:355.01:505.68:10-0.18:51-0.27:194:41Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:244.92:385.48:560.09:35-0.27:204:42Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:134.83:285.19:430.110:18-0.17:204:43First Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:044.74:204.910:320.111:02-0.17:214:43First Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:554.75:144.711:240.211:49-0.27:214:44First Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:484.76:094.612:190.17:214:44First Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:414.87:044.512:37-0.21:160.17:224:45Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:325.07:564.51:27-0.22:110.07:224:46Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat8:195.28:454.52:17-0.33:05-0.17:224:47Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun9:035.39:324.63:07-0.33:57-0.27:224:47Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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