Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 20m at 9:55 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:245.36:574.212:31-0.11:310.07:105:21Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:285.38:004.31:33-0.12:340.07:095:22Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:275.48:574.42:33-0.13:32-0.17:095:23Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:225.59:504.53:31-0.24:26-0.27:085:24Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:125.510:394.64:25-0.35:15-0.37:075:25New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:595.511:254.75:14-0.36:00-0.37:065:27New Moon6Sat
7Sun11:445.46:00-0.36:40-0.37:045:28New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:094.812:255.36:43-0.27:18-0.37:035:29Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:514.81:065.27:24-0.27:54-0.27:025:30Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed1:304.81:465.08:05-0.18:28-0.27:015:31Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu2:104.82:274.78:470.09:02-0.17:005:32Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:494.83:114.59:310.19:38-0.16:595:34First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:314.83:594.210:180.110:18-0.16:585:35First Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:164.74:524.011:110.211:040.06:575:36First Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:074.75:503.912:090.26:555:37First Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:054.86:503.91:100.26:545:38First Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:054.97:464.012:580.12:090.26:535:39Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:015.18:384.31:590.03:050.16:515:41Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri8:535.49:254.52:57-0.23:58-0.16:505:42Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:425.610:114.83:53-0.34:48-0.26:495:43Full Moon20Sat
21Sun10:295.810:565.14:47-0.55:34-0.46:475:44Full Moon21Sun
22Mon11:155.911:415.45:39-0.66:19-0.46:465:45Full Moon22Mon
23Tue12:015.86:29-0.77:02-0.56:455:46Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:265.612:485.77:19-0.67:46-0.56:435:47Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:135.71:375.48:12-0.58:32-0.46:425:48Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:035.82:305.19:07-0.39:20-0.26:415:50Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:575.73:284.810:05-0.110:13-0.16:395:51Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:555.54:304.511:060.111:100.16:385:52Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:595.45:364.312:100.26:365:53Third Quarter29Mon
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 12:47 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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