Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 13m at 1:02 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:41 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Sep 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:566.41:236.18:010.48:160.56:307:34Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue1:366.32:036.28:420.49:050.66:317:32Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed2:206.22:486.39:260.49:570.76:327:31Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:096.03:396.410:130.510:540.86:337:29First Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:065.84:376.411:050.611:540.86:347:27First Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:095.65:416.312:020.66:357:26First Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:175.46:486.312:570.91:030.76:357:24First Quarter7Sun
8Mon7:265.47:556.42:000.82:070.76:367:23Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:305.68:576.63:020.73:090.66:377:21Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:295.89:526.74:000.54:080.56:387:19Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:226.110:446.84:540.35:040.46:397:18Full Moon11Thu
12Fri11:136.211:336.85:450.25:560.36:407:16Full Moon12Fri
13Sat12:016.36:320.26:460.46:417:14Full Moon13Sat
14Sun12:206.712:476.47:150.37:330.46:427:13Full Moon14Sun
15Mon1:056.51:316.37:570.38:180.66:437:11Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue1:496.32:146.28:360.59:020.76:447:10Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed2:346.02:576.19:150.69:470.86:457:08Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu3:205.73:416.09:540.710:340.96:467:06Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:095.44:285.910:350.811:221.06:477:05Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:005.25:185.811:190.86:477:03Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun5:555.16:125.712:131.012:080.86:487:01Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:515.07:085.81:061.01:020.86:497:00Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:485.18:045.92:010.91:590.86:506:58Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed8:415.38:566.02:540.82:550.76:516:56Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu9:295.59:436.23:450.63:490.66:526:55Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:135.710:276.34:340.54:410.56:536:53Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:556.011:096.45:210.45:320.46:546:52New Moon27Sat
28Sun10:356.210:516.45:060.45:220.35:555:50New Moon28Sun
29Mon11:166.411:346.45:490.36:110.35:565:48New Moon29Mon
30Tue11:576.66:320.37:000.45:575:47Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 3:51 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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