Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 48m at 12:07 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:44 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Nov 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:236.611:466.05:460.16:200.26:305:01Full Moon1Sun
2Mon12:066.56:280.27:060.36:315:00Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:325.712:496.47:080.47:510.46:324:59Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:175.51:316.27:480.58:350.56:334:58Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:045.32:166.08:290.69:210.66:354:57Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:535.13:035.89:120.710:070.66:364:56Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:454.93:535.69:590.710:540.66:374:54Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:384.84:475.510:490.711:430.66:384:53Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:324.95:445.411:440.76:394:52Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:275.06:405.412:340.512:400.66:404:52Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:185.27:325.51:240.41:370.56:414:51Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:055.48:215.52:130.32:320.46:424:50Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:495.79:055.63:000.23:260.36:444:49Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:306.09:495.63:460.24:180.26:454:48New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:106.210:325.64:320.15:090.16:464:47New Moon15Sun
16Mon10:506.411:155.55:170.15:590.16:474:46New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:326.56:020.26:490.16:484:46New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:015.412:176.56:490.27:400.26:494:45Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:495.31:056.47:380.28:320.26:504:44Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:425.22:006.38:310.39:270.36:524:44Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:415.13:016.19:290.310:230.36:534:43First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:445.14:065.910:300.411:200.26:544:42First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:495.15:125.811:320.36:554:42First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:535.36:175.712:170.112:350.36:564:41First Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:555.57:185.71:130.01:360.26:574:41Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:525.88:135.72:07-0.12:350.06:584:40Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:436.19:045.72:58-0.23:31-0.16:594:40Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:316.29:525.63:47-0.34:23-0.17:004:40Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:166.310:395.54:33-0.25:13-0.27:014:39Full Moon29Sun
30Mon11:006.311:245.45:18-0.15:59-0.17:024:39Full Moon30Mon
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 2:55 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 46% 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 (46% 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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