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 : 9:35 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 57m at 2:52 pm (6.1 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 - Oct 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:066.09:276.43:310.53:440.55:585:45Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:546.310:146.44:190.44:370.45:595:44Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:406.410:596.35:030.35:260.46:005:42Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:236.511:426.15:450.46:130.56:015:41Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:046.56:230.56:570.66:025:39Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:255.812:436.47:000.67:400.86:035:37Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:085.61:236.37:360.88:230.96:045:36Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:525.32:046.18:130.99:081.06:055:34Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:395.12:485.98:530.99:551.16:065:33Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:294.93:375.89:381.010:441.16:075:31Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:234.84:325.710:281.011:351.16:085:30Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:184.85:305.611:231.06:095:28Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:154.96:295.712:291.012:220.96:105:27Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:095.17:235.81:210.91:210.86:115:25Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:575.48:125.92:100.72:180.76:125:24Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:425.78:576.02:580.63:120.66:135:22Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:236.19:406.03:430.54:050.56:145:21New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:046.410:236.04:270.54:580.46:155:19New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:446.611:075.85:100.55:490.46:165:18New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:276.711:535.75:540.56:400.56:175:17New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:116.86:390.57:320.66:185:15Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:415.51:006.77:270.68:270.76:195:14Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:355.31:556.58:200.79:240.86:205:12Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:355.12:586.39:190.810:230.86:215:11First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:415.04:056.110:220.811:220.86:225:10First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:485.05:145.911:260.86:235:08First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:555.26:215.912:210.712:300.76:255:07Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:595.57:225.91:180.61:320.66:265:06Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:555.88:165.92:110.42:310.56:275:05Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:456.19:055.93:010.33:260.46:285:03Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:326.39:515.93:470.24:180.36:295:02Full Moon31Tue
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 6:13 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 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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