Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 43m at 11:15 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:49 am (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Apr 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:325.69:025.42:400.33:250.15:466:26Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:225.79:495.63:340.14:130.05:446:27Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:085.710:335.74:240.14:560.05:436:28Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:505.711:145.85:110.05:350.15:416:29Full Moon4Wed
5Thu11:315.611:525.85:540.06:120.15:406:30Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:105.46:340.16:460.35:386:31Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:275.812:485.27:140.27:180.45:366:32Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:015.81:265.07:530.37:500.55:356:33Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:335.72:054.88:330.48:230.55:336:34Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:065.62:464.79:160.49:010.65:326:34Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:445.63:324.610:020.59:470.65:306:35Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:315.54:254.510:530.610:420.75:296:36Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:285.45:254.611:490.611:440.75:276:37Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:335.46:264.712:480.65:266:38Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:415.57:245.112:500.61:450.55:246:39Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:425.78:175.51:550.42:400.35:236:40Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:375.99:065.92:550.23:320.25:216:41Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:286.19:536.33:540.04:220.15:206:42New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:196.110:406.64:50-0.15:100.05:186:43New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:096.111:286.85:44-0.25:570.05:176:44New Moon20Fri
21Sat11:595.96:37-0.26:440.15:166:45New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:166.812:515.77:30-0.17:330.25:146:46Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:066.71:455.58:250.08:240.45:136:47Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:006.52:435.29:200.29:190.55:126:48Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:586.23:455.110:170.310:170.75:106:49First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:015.94:485.011:150.411:170.75:096:50First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:065.75:515.112:130.55:086:51First Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:115.66:525.212:190.71:090.45:066:52First Quarter28Sat
29Sun8:125.68:475.51:190.73:020.46:057:53Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:065.69:375.83:160.53:510.36:047:54Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 2:02 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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