Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:03 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 11m at 11:56 pm (6.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Feb 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:405.36:02-0.46:37-0.47:105:21New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:034.712:145.26:43-0.47:14-0.47:095:22Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:364.812:495.27:25-0.47:51-0.47:085:24Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:105.01:275.18:08-0.38:29-0.47:075:25Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:495.12:115.08:56-0.29:11-0.37:065:26Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun2:355.23:034.89:50-0.19:59-0.37:055:27First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:285.24:034.610:490.010:54-0.27:045:28First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:305.25:114.511:540.111:57-0.27:035:30First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:395.36:224.51:000.07:025:31First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:505.47:304.61:04-0.22:05-0.17:015:32Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:555.68:304.92:09-0.33:05-0.36:595:33Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:555.89:265.13:10-0.54:02-0.56:585:34Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:505.910:205.44:09-0.64:55-0.66:575:35Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:426.011:105.55:04-0.85:45-0.76:565:37Full Moon14Mon
15Tue11:315.911:595.65:56-0.86:31-0.76:555:38Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:195.86:45-0.87:15-0.76:535:39Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:465.61:065.67:33-0.67:58-0.66:525:40Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:335.61:535.38:20-0.58:40-0.46:515:41Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:195.52:425.09:08-0.39:23-0.36:495:42Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:085.33:334.89:56-0.210:06-0.26:485:43Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:575.24:264.510:460.010:53-0.16:475:45Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:505.05:224.411:390.111:430.06:455:46Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:464.96:194.312:340.16:445:47Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:434.97:154.312:360.01:290.16:435:48Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:375.08:084.51:31-0.12:220.06:415:49Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:285.18:554.62:25-0.13:12-0.16:405:50Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:145.29:394.83:17-0.23:59-0.26:385:51Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:575.310:204.94:07-0.34:44-0.26:375:52New Moon28Mon
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 3:29 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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