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 2h 37m 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 - Jun 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:157.01:495.88:270.08:300.45:368:22Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:066.82:425.69:160.19:200.55:368:23Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:576.53:375.510:060.210:110.75:368:24Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:506.24:315.510:550.311:030.75:358:25Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:455.95:265.411:430.311:560.85:358:25Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:405.76:215.512:310.45:358:26Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:375.57:165.612:500.81:200.45:348:26Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:335.48:085.71:450.82:080.35:348:27Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:275.48:585.92:400.62:560.35:348:28Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:185.49:436.13:330.53:420.35:348:28Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:055.310:266.24:240.44:280.35:348:29Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:505.311:066.35:130.35:120.45:348:29New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:335.311:446.36:000.35:560.45:338:30New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:145.26:450.36:380.55:338:30New Moon14Thu
15Fri12:196.312:535.27:280.37:200.55:338:31New Moon15Fri
16Sat12:536.31:305.28:100.38:020.65:338:31Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:286.32:095.38:530.38:450.65:348:31Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:076.32:525.49:360.39:330.65:348:32Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:536.33:405.510:220.310:260.65:348:32Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:456.24:355.611:100.311:230.75:348:32First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:436.05:335.812:010.35:348:32First Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:475.96:356.012:250.712:560.35:348:33First Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:555.77:376.21:290.61:530.35:358:33Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:015.78:376.52:340.52:500.25:358:33Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:025.79:326.83:360.43:470.25:358:33Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:595.810:257.04:360.24:430.25:358:33Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:545.811:177.05:330.15:370.25:368:33Full Moon27Wed
28Thu11:475.86:270.06:290.25:368:33Full Moon28Thu
29Fri12:077.012:385.87:170.07:190.35:378:33Full Moon29Fri
30Sat12:566.81:295.78:050.18:080.45:378:33Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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