Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:55 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 26m at 3:07 am (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Nov 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:325.612:536.87:150.48:120.46:305:01Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:275.41:486.68:080.59:080.56:315:00Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:265.12:486.39:050.610:050.66:334:58First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:285.03:526.010:040.711:010.76:344:57First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:325.04:565.811:040.811:570.66:354:56First Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:355.05:585.612:040.76:364:55First Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:365.26:575.612:510.51:040.76:374:54Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:315.57:505.61:430.42:010.66:384:53Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:215.78:395.62:300.32:540.56:394:52Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:065.99:245.53:150.33:450.46:414:51Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:486.010:075.43:570.34:320.46:424:50Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:276.110:495.24:370.35:170.46:434:49Full Moon12Sat
13Sun11:056.011:305.15:150.46:000.46:444:49Full Moon13Sun
14Mon11:406.05:510.56:410.56:454:48Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:084.912:135.96:270.67:210.66:464:47Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:464.712:455.87:020.68:020.66:474:46Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:234.61:195.87:390.68:440.76:484:45Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:024.61:595.78:210.69:280.76:504:45Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:464.62:475.69:090.610:150.66:514:44Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:364.63:435.610:030.511:040.56:524:43Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:324.84:435.511:030.511:550.46:534:43Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:315.05:475.512:060.56:544:42Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:305.46:505.512:480.31:110.46:554:42Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:275.87:495.51:410.22:150.26:564:41Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:206.28:445.52:340.13:160.16:574:41Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:116.59:375.53:260.04:160.06:584:40New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:016.710:305.44:190.05:13-0.16:594:40New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:526.711:235.35:120.06:08-0.17:004:40New Moon28Mon
29Tue11:446.66:050.07:020.07:014:39Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:175.112:376.46:570.17:550.17:024:39Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 6:31 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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