Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : 10:25 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 14m at 3:40 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Nov 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:294.72:355.98:590.910:161.06:295:02Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:264.73:365.99:580.811:120.96:315:00Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:304.84:445.811:030.86:324:59Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:365.05:555.812:090.812:100.76:334:58Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:405.37:015.91:060.61:170.56:344:57Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:395.88:006.02:010.42:200.36:354:56Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:326.28:546.12:530.23:200.26:364:55Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:236.69:466.13:430.14:180.06:374:54New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:126.910:375.94:330.05:140.06:394:53New Moon9Mon
10Tue11:017.011:285.75:220.16:070.06:404:52New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:496.96:090.16:590.16:414:51Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:185.512:386.76:570.37:500.26:424:50Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:105.31:296.47:460.48:420.46:434:49Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:045.12:226.18:360.69:340.56:444:48Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:004.93:185.89:290.710:250.66:454:48First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:574.84:165.610:220.811:160.66:464:47First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:554.85:145.411:170.86:484:46First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:524.96:115.312:060.612:140.86:494:45First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:485.07:065.212:550.51:100.76:504:45Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:395.27:575.21:420.42:050.66:514:44Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:255.58:445.22:270.32:570.56:524:43Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:085.69:285.13:100.33:470.46:534:43Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:485.810:105.03:520.34:360.36:544:42Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:255.810:514.84:330.35:220.36:554:42Full Moon24Tue
25Wed11:005.811:304.75:130.46:070.46:564:41Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:345.85:530.46:500.46:584:41Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:074.612:085.86:330.57:340.56:594:40Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:454.612:475.87:140.58:190.57:004:40Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:274.51:315.88:000.49:070.57:014:39Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:154.62:235.78:520.49:560.47:024:39Waning 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 7:02 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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