Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:07 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 08m at 5:19 pm (5.9 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 - Sep 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:345.38:016.21:590.72:000.66:297:34Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:315.48:556.32:560.72:540.66:307:33Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:245.59:446.33:490.63:460.66:317:31Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:125.610:306.44:380.54:360.66:327:30Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:585.711:136.45:240.45:230.66:337:28New Moon5Sun
6Mon11:415.711:546.36:060.46:070.66:347:27New Moon6Mon
7Tue12:215.86:450.56:490.66:357:25New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:316.212:585.87:220.57:290.76:367:23New Moon8Wed
9Thu1:076.11:325.87:560.68:080.86:377:22Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:395.92:025.88:290.68:470.86:387:20Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:115.72:325.99:010.79:290.96:397:19Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:465.63:075.99:340.710:151.06:407:17Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:275.43:496.010:130.711:081.16:417:15First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:175.34:426.011:000.86:417:14First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:185.15:436.112:071.111:57 AM0.96:427:12First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:285.16:546.21:111.11:040.96:437:10First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:395.28:036.32:161.02:140.86:447:09Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:435.49:066.63:170.83:190.76:457:07Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:415.810:036.84:150.64:210.56:467:05Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:356.110:577.05:100.45:200.36:477:04Full Moon20Mon
21Tue11:276.411:497.06:010.26:160.26:487:02Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:176.76:500.17:100.16:497:01Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:406.91:076.87:380.18:030.26:506:59Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:316.71:576.88:240.28:550.36:516:57Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:226.42:476.79:110.39:490.46:526:56Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:156.02:406.68:590.49:430.65:535:54Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:105.73:356.49:480.610:370.75:545:52Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:085.54:326.210:390.711:330.85:555:51Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:075.35:306.111:320.85:565:49Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:065.36:296.012:280.812:280.85:565:47Third Quarter30Thu
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 8:43 pm — 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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