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 4h 52m 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 - Feb 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:115.68:464.82:25-0.43:24-0.37:105:21Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:085.99:415.13:26-0.64:20-0.57:095:22Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:036.010:355.34:25-0.75:14-0.77:085:23Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:566.111:275.55:21-0.96:05-0.87:075:25Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:486.16:15-1.06:53-0.97:065:26Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:185.612:396.07:07-0.97:41-0.97:055:27Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:095.71:315.87:59-0.88:29-0.87:045:28Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:015.62:235.58:52-0.79:17-0.77:035:29Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:545.53:185.19:46-0.510:05-0.57:025:30Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:485.44:144.910:40-0.310:55-0.47:015:32Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:445.35:124.611:36-0.211:47-0.37:005:33Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:425.26:114.512:33-0.16:595:34Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:405.17:094.512:41-0.21:29-0.16:575:35Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:355.18:034.61:35-0.22:23-0.26:565:36Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:275.28:534.72:28-0.33:14-0.36:555:37Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:145.39:394.83:18-0.34:02-0.36:545:39Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:595.310:234.84:06-0.44:46-0.46:525:40New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:405.311:034.94:52-0.45:27-0.46:515:41New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:195.311:404.95:35-0.46:06-0.36:505:42New Moon19Sun
20Mon11:555.26:16-0.46:42-0.36:485:43New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:145.012:285.16:55-0.37:16-0.36:475:44Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:455.01:015.07:35-0.27:50-0.26:465:45Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:145.11:354.98:16-0.28:26-0.26:445:47Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:495.22:164.89:01-0.19:05-0.26:435:48Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:315.33:054.79:510.09:51-0.16:425:49First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:225.34:034.610:490.110:47-0.16:405:50First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:235.35:114.511:520.211:520.06:395:51First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:325.36:214.612:580.16:375:52First Quarter28Tue
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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