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 56m 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 - Oct 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:186.312:416.77:160.47:510.55:585:45Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:056.11:286.78:030.58:450.65:595:44Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:575.92:226.68:530.59:420.76:005:42Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:565.73:226.59:490.610:410.76:015:40First Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:005.54:276.310:480.711:420.86:025:39First Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:075.45:346.311:490.76:035:37First Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:145.56:406.312:430.712:520.76:045:36Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:175.77:416.41:420.61:530.66:055:34Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:146.08:366.52:370.42:510.46:065:32Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:056.29:266.53:290.33:460.46:075:31Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:536.410:136.54:180.24:370.36:085:29Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:386.510:586.35:030.25:260.36:095:28Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:216.511:416.25:450.36:110.46:105:26Full Moon13Mon
14Tue12:026.46:240.46:540.56:115:25Full Moon14Tue
15Wed12:245.912:426.37:020.57:360.66:125:23Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:065.71:216.27:380.68:180.76:135:22Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:495.52:016.08:150.79:020.86:145:21Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:355.22:435.98:540.89:470.86:155:19Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:235.13:295.79:380.810:350.96:165:18Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:144.94:215.710:270.811:260.86:175:16Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:094.95:175.611:210.86:185:15Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:055.06:165.712:190.812:200.76:195:13Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:595.27:135.81:130.71:190.66:205:12Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:505.58:045.92:050.52:170.56:215:11Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:365.88:526.12:550.43:120.46:235:09Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:206.29:396.23:430.34:070.26:245:08New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:046.510:256.24:310.25:000.26:255:07New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:486.711:126.15:180.25:530.16:265:06New Moon28Tue
29Wed11:346.86:050.26:440.16:275:04New Moon29Wed
30Thu12:006.012:216.86:530.27:370.26:285:03Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:515.91:126.87:430.38:320.36:295:02Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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