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 3h 40m 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 - Nov 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:465.72:076.68:360.49:280.46:305:01Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:465.53:086.49:330.510:250.46:315:00First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:495.44:126.210:320.511:230.46:334:58First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:535.35:186.011:330.56:344:57First Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:575.46:215.912:200.312:340.56:354:56First Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:585.67:216.01:170.21:340.46:364:55Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:545.98:156.02:100.12:310.36:374:54Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:446.19:046.03:000.03:250.26:384:53Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:316.29:505.93:470.04:160.16:394:52Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:156.310:355.84:320.05:040.16:404:51Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:566.311:185.65:140.15:480.26:424:50Full Moon11Tue
12Wed11:366.25:530.26:310.36:434:49Full Moon12Wed
13Thu12:005.512:136.16:300.37:110.36:444:49Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:415.312:506.07:060.47:520.46:454:48Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:215.11:255.87:420.58:330.56:464:47Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:034.92:035.78:200.59:150.56:474:46Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:464.82:445.69:020.510:000.56:484:45Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:334.73:315.59:500.510:470.46:504:45Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:234.74:265.410:440.511:370.46:514:44Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:174.85:255.411:420.56:524:43Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:135.16:275.412:290.312:440.46:534:43Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:075.47:255.51:220.21:460.36:544:42Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:595.78:195.62:150.12:450.16:554:42Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:486.19:105.73:070.03:430.06:564:41Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:366.410:015.73:58-0.14:40-0.16:574:41New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:246.610:525.74:50-0.25:35-0.26:584:40New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:136.711:445.65:41-0.26:29-0.26:594:40New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:046.76:33-0.27:22-0.27:004:40Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:375.512:576.67:25-0.18:15-0.27:014:39Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:335.41:536.38:200.09:10-0.17:024:39Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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