Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 5h 23m at 9:14 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:575.26:380.06:420.35:476:25Full Moon1Sun
2Mon12:116.012:385.17:240.17:220.35:456:26Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:506.11:235.08:130.28:060.45:436:27Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:366.12:154.99:060.38:580.55:426:28Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:296.03:154.710:030.59:580.65:406:29Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:325.84:224.711:030.511:030.65:396:30Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:425.65:314.812:040.55:376:31Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:555.66:395.012:100.51:050.45:366:32Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:035.77:405.41:160.42:030.35:346:33Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:045.88:355.82:190.22:570.15:336:34Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:585.99:266.13:170.03:470.05:316:35Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:485.910:136.44:13-0.14:34-0.15:306:36New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:355.910:576.55:04-0.25:190.05:286:37New Moon13Fri
14Sat11:215.711:406.55:53-0.16:000.15:266:38New Moon14Sat
15Sun12:065.66:390.06:400.25:256:39New Moon15Sun
16Mon12:216.412:505.37:230.17:180.45:246:40Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:026.21:355.18:060.37:570.65:226:41Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:436.02:224.98:500.48:370.75:216:42Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu2:275.83:114.89:350.69:210.85:196:43Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri3:145.64:034.710:220.710:100.85:186:44First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:075.44:584.611:110.711:040.85:166:45First Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:045.25:534.712:020.75:156:46First Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:045.26:484.912:020.812:540.75:146:47First Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:015.27:395.21:020.71:440.65:126:48Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:545.28:255.52:010.62:330.55:116:49Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:415.39:075.82:560.53:190.55:096:50Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:265.39:476.13:500.44:040.55:086:51Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:095.310:276.34:420.34:480.55:076:52Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:535.36:330.26:330.56:067:53Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:076.512:375.37:220.27:170.56:047:54Full Moon30Mon
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 12:03 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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