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 2h 52m 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 - May 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:196.712:545.67:380.07:380.36:037:55New Moon1Sun
2Mon1:066.71:445.68:290.18:280.36:027:56Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:566.72:385.59:210.19:210.46:017:57Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed2:506.53:365.410:150.210:180.45:597:58Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:496.34:375.411:100.211:170.55:587:59First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:526.15:395.512:060.35:578:00First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:575.96:425.612:180.51:020.35:568:01First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:025.87:435.91:200.51:580.25:558:02Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:035.78:396.12:210.42:520.15:548:03Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:595.79:306.43:200.33:430.15:538:04Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:505.710:186.54:150.24:310.15:528:05Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:385.711:026.65:070.15:170.25:518:06Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:245.711:456.65:560.16:010.35:508:07Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:095.66:410.26:420.45:498:08Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:256.512:525.47:240.27:210.55:488:08Full Moon15Sun
16Mon1:046.41:345.38:050.37:580.65:478:09Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:426.22:155.28:440.48:350.75:468:10Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:196.12:575.19:240.59:140.75:458:11Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu2:575.93:405.010:040.59:560.85:448:12Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:375.84:255.010:460.510:430.85:448:13Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:235.65:125.111:290.511:360.85:438:14Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:145.56:045.212:160.55:428:15Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:125.46:585.412:340.81:060.55:418:16Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:135.37:525.71:360.81:580.55:418:16Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:135.38:446.02:380.72:520.45:408:17Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:095.49:336.33:390.63:450.45:398:18Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:015.510:216.64:370.44:390.45:398:19Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:535.611:106.95:340.35:330.35:388:20New Moon28Sat
29Sun11:455.66:290.26:260.35:388:20New Moon29Sun
30Mon12:007.012:375.77:210.17:190.35:378:21New Moon30Mon
31Tue12:517.01:305.78:130.18:120.35:378:22Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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