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 : in 4h 05m at 11:20 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:005.79:325.03:14-0.24:08-0.26:365:53Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:536.010:225.34:12-0.45:00-0.46:345:54New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:456.111:125.65:08-0.65:50-0.56:335:55New Moon3Thu
4Fri11:356.26:01-0.76:37-0.66:315:56New Moon4Fri
5Sat12:005.812:256.16:53-0.87:23-0.66:305:57Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:505.91:165.97:46-0.78:10-0.56:285:58Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:405.92:085.68:40-0.58:58-0.46:275:59Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:335.93:045.39:35-0.49:49-0.26:256:01First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:285.74:025.010:32-0.210:41-0.16:246:02First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:275.65:034.711:310.011:360.16:226:03First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:285.46:054.612:310.16:216:04First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:315.37:064.612:350.21:310.16:196:05Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:315.38:034.81:330.22:270.16:186:06Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:255.48:544.92:290.13:190.06:166:07Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:155.59:425.13:220.04:07-0.16:146:08Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:005.510:265.24:110.04:51-0.16:136:09Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:435.511:085.34:57-0.15:31-0.16:116:10Full Moon17Thu
18Fri11:235.511:465.35:40-0.16:080.06:106:11Full Moon18Fri
19Sat12:005.36:20-0.16:430.06:086:12Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:215.312:365.26:590.07:160.16:066:13Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:535.31:105.07:370.17:470.26:056:14Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:225.41:444.98:170.28:180.26:036:15Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:535.42:214.78:590.28:530.36:026:16Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:295.43:054.69:460.39:360.36:006:17Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:155.43:594.510:390.410:290.45:586:18Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:115.45:034.511:390.511:320.45:576:19Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:175.46:114.612:430.55:556:20Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:305.57:164.812:420.41:450.45:546:21Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:375.78:155.21:500.32:440.25:526:22Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:366.09:085.62:530.03:390.05:506:23Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:316.29:596.03:53-0.24:32-0.25:496:24New Moon31Thu
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 2:19 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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