Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 33m at 6:14 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:285.24:485.810:470.911:400.95:585:46First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:245.15:455.811:400.95:595:44First Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:215.16:415.812:330.912:350.85:595:43Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:155.37:345.91:240.81:310.76:005:41Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:045.58:225.92:140.72:250.66:015:39Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:495.79:066.03:010.63:170.56:025:38Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:305.99:486.03:460.54:070.56:035:36Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:096.110:286.04:300.54:560.56:045:35Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:466.311:075.95:120.45:430.56:055:33Full Moon9Sun
10Mon11:226.411:475.95:530.56:300.56:065:32Full Moon10Mon
11Tue12:006.56:340.57:180.66:075:30Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:295.812:426.67:170.58:080.76:085:29Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:155.61:306.58:040.69:010.86:095:27Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:085.52:256.48:580.79:570.86:105:26Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:085.43:276.39:560.710:550.86:115:24Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:145.34:356.110:580.711:550.86:135:23Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:215.45:456.112:020.76:145:21Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:275.66:516.112:540.61:060.66:155:20Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:286.07:506.21:500.42:080.46:165:18Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:236.38:446.32:440.33:060.36:175:17Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:146.69:346.33:350.14:010.26:185:15New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:026.710:226.24:240.14:530.26:195:14New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:476.811:096.15:100.15:420.26:205:13New Moon23Sun
24Mon11:316.711:545.95:530.26:290.36:215:11New Moon24Mon
25Tue12:146.66:340.47:130.46:225:10Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:395.712:566.47:150.57:570.56:235:09Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:245.51:396.27:550.68:410.76:245:07Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:115.32:246.08:360.79:260.76:255:06Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat2:595.13:125.89:200.810:110.76:265:05First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:515.04:035.610:080.810:580.76:285:04First Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:434.94:585.511:000.811:470.76:295:02First Quarter31Mon
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 9:05 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 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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