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 : 12:55 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 16m at 6:41 am (4.9 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 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:305.58:034.91:42-0.12:32-0.26:355:54Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:295.78:595.12:42-0.23:29-0.36:335:55Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:225.89:505.33:39-0.44:22-0.46:325:56Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:125.910:395.54:32-0.45:10-0.56:305:57New Moon4Tue
5Wed11:005.811:255.55:22-0.55:55-0.56:295:58New Moon5Wed
6Thu11:445.86:08-0.46:36-0.46:275:59New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:085.512:285.66:52-0.37:15-0.36:266:00Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:505.51:105.47:34-0.27:53-0.26:246:01Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:305.41:535.28:16-0.18:30-0.16:236:02Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:115.32:375.08:590.09:070.06:216:03Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:535.23:244.79:440.19:470.16:206:04First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:385.14:144.610:310.210:310.16:186:05First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:265.05:094.411:230.211:220.26:166:06First Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:215.06:064.412:190.36:156:08First Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:195.07:024.512:180.21:160.26:136:09First Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:165.17:554.71:170.12:110.26:126:10Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:095.38:434.92:150.03:040.16:106:11Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:585.59:285.23:10-0.13:55-0.16:086:12Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:445.710:125.54:04-0.24:43-0.26:076:13Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:295.810:545.84:56-0.45:29-0.26:056:14Full Moon20Thu
21Fri11:145.911:376.05:46-0.46:14-0.36:046:15Full Moon21Fri
22Sat12:005.96:36-0.46:58-0.26:026:16Full Moon22Sat
23Sun12:216.112:475.87:26-0.47:44-0.26:006:17Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:086.21:375.68:19-0.38:33-0.15:596:18Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:596.22:335.49:14-0.29:250.05:576:19Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:556.03:335.210:110.010:210.25:566:20Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:565.94:375.011:100.111:210.25:546:21Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:015.75:435.012:110.25:526:22Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:095.66:485.112:230.31:120.15:516:23Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:135.77:485.31:250.22:100.15:496:24Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon8:115.88:425.62:240.13:05-0.15:486:25Waning Crescent31Mon
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 9:48 am — 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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