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 : 11:20 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 12m at 4:49 am (5.3 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 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:025.63:295.79:430.710:121.06:297:35Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:435.34:085.710:190.811:001.16:307:33First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:295.14:525.710:590.811:531.16:317:32First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:224.95:435.711:460.86:327:30First Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:224.86:425.812:511.112:410.96:337:29First Quarter5Mon
6Tue7:254.87:455.91:521.11:430.96:347:27Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:255.08:446.22:521.02:460.86:357:25Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:205.29:376.53:490.83:460.76:367:24Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:105.610:286.74:430.64:440.56:377:22Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:585.911:186.85:350.45:400.36:387:21Full Moon10Sat
11Sun11:466.26:230.36:340.26:387:19Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:076.912:346.47:100.27:270.26:397:17Full Moon12Mon
13Tue12:566.81:226.67:560.28:190.26:407:16Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:456.62:126.78:420.29:130.36:417:14Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu2:376.43:046.79:300.310:090.56:427:12Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri3:326.03:596.610:210.411:070.66:437:11Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:315.74:586.511:130.56:447:09Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:335.56:006.312:060.712:090.76:457:07Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:365.37:036.21:070.81:070.86:467:06Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue7:395.38:056.22:070.82:070.86:477:04Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:385.59:016.33:040.73:040.76:487:03Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:325.69:526.33:570.63:590.76:497:01Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:205.810:386.44:460.54:490.66:506:59Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:065.911:216.35:310.55:370.66:516:58New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:486.011:026.25:130.55:220.65:515:56New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:286.011:416.15:510.56:040.75:525:54New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:056.06:260.66:440.85:535:53New Moon27Tue
28Wed12:195.912:406.07:000.77:230.95:545:51Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:545.61:125.97:310.88:030.95:555:50Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:305.41:445.98:030.88:461.05:565:48Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 8:04 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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