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 3h 22m 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 - Jul 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:446.62:195.68:520.18:550.65:378:33Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:326.43:095.69:370.29:430.75:388:33Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:216.13:595.510:210.310:320.85:388:33Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:115.94:505.511:050.311:210.85:398:33Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:035.65:425.511:490.45:398:33Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:575.46:345.512:130.812:340.45:408:33Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:525.27:275.61:070.81:210.45:418:32Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:485.18:185.82:020.82:100.45:418:32Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:425.19:066.02:570.73:000.45:428:32Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:315.19:516.13:510.53:490.45:438:31Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:185.210:336.24:420.44:370.45:438:31Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:035.211:146.35:310.45:250.45:448:31New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:455.311:536.46:180.36:120.45:458:30New Moon13Fri
14Sat12:265.37:030.36:580.45:458:30New Moon14Sat
15Sun12:316.41:065.47:470.27:440.45:468:29New Moon15Sun
16Mon1:116.51:485.68:300.28:310.45:478:29Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:536.52:325.79:140.29:210.55:488:28Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:406.43:215.810:000.210:140.55:488:27Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:326.24:155.910:480.211:110.65:498:27First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:306.05:136.011:390.25:508:26First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:325.86:146.212:120.612:330.35:518:25First Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:385.67:176.31:150.61:300.35:528:25First Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:445.58:186.52:180.62:290.35:528:24Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:465.59:166.73:200.53:270.35:538:23Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:445.610:096.84:190.34:240.35:548:22Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:385.711:006.85:150.25:180.35:558:21Full Moon26Thu
27Fri11:295.811:496.86:070.16:100.35:568:21Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:195.86:550.16:590.45:578:20Full Moon28Sat
29Sun12:366.71:075.87:400.27:450.55:588:19Full Moon29Sun
30Mon1:216.51:535.78:230.28:300.65:588:18Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue2:066.32:385.79:040.39:140.75:598:17Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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