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 : in 10m at 12:55 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:345.810:055.33:55-0.54:40-0.46:365:53Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:236.010:525.64:49-0.65:30-0.56:345:54Full Moon2Fri
3Sat11:126.111:405.85:42-0.76:17-0.66:335:55Full Moon3Sat
4Sun12:016.06:34-0.87:04-0.66:315:56Full Moon4Sun
5Mon12:285.912:515.97:26-0.77:52-0.66:305:57Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:176.01:435.78:19-0.68:41-0.56:285:58Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:106.02:395.49:14-0.59:32-0.36:275:59Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:065.83:385.210:11-0.310:26-0.26:256:01Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:055.74:395.011:10-0.111:22-0.16:246:02Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:075.55:434.812:100.06:226:03Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:115.46:464.912:210.01:100.06:216:04Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:135.57:445.01:210.02:07-0.16:196:05Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:095.58:385.22:18-0.13:01-0.26:186:06Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:005.69:275.33:12-0.23:51-0.26:166:07Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:475.710:125.44:03-0.24:37-0.36:146:08New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:325.710:555.54:50-0.25:20-0.36:136:09New Moon16Fri
17Sat11:145.611:355.55:34-0.25:59-0.26:116:10New Moon17Sat
18Sun11:545.56:15-0.26:35-0.16:106:11New Moon18Sun
19Mon12:135.512:325.36:55-0.17:090.06:086:12Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:485.41:095.27:340.07:430.06:066:13Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:205.41:465.08:130.08:160.16:056:14Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:525.42:244.98:540.18:520.16:036:15Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:275.43:074.79:380.29:330.26:026:16Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat3:085.33:564.610:280.310:220.26:006:17First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:595.34:534.611:230.411:200.35:586:18First Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:005.35:564.712:230.45:576:19First Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:085.46:584.912:240.31:230.35:556:20Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:145.57:555.21:300.22:210.25:546:21Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:135.88:485.62:320.03:170.05:526:22Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:086.09:386.03:32-0.24:10-0.15:506:23Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat10:006.210:286.34:29-0.45:01-0.25:496:24Full Moon31Sat
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 4:01 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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