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 : 6:14 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 19m at 11:35 am (5.7 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 - Sep 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:136.01:345.88:000.58:190.76:297:35Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:465.82:045.98:330.58:590.86:307:33Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:195.72:355.99:060.69:430.96:317:32Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:565.63:136.09:430.610:311.06:327:30Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:405.43:596.110:260.611:251.06:337:28Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:345.34:566.111:170.76:347:27Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:385.26:016.112:251.112:180.76:357:25Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:485.27:126.21:281.01:250.76:367:24Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:565.48:196.42:310.92:320.66:377:22Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:585.79:196.73:310.73:360.56:387:20Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:546.110:156.94:270.54:360.36:397:19Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:476.411:087.05:210.35:340.16:397:17New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:386.76:120.16:300.16:407:16New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:006.912:296.97:000.07:230.16:417:14New Moon14Thu
15Fri12:506.81:196.97:480.18:150.26:427:12Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:416.62:096.98:350.29:070.36:437:11Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:326.33:006.79:220.310:000.56:447:09Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:266.03:536.510:110.410:530.66:457:07First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:225.74:496.311:010.611:470.86:467:06First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:195.55:466.111:530.76:477:04First Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:185.46:446.012:420.812:460.86:487:02First Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:175.47:426.01:370.81:410.86:497:01Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:135.58:366.12:300.72:360.76:506:59Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:055.68:256.12:200.62:280.65:515:58Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:535.89:116.23:080.53:180.65:525:56Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:375.99:546.23:520.54:060.55:535:54Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:176.010:346.14:340.44:510.55:535:53Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:556.111:116.05:140.55:350.65:545:51Full Moon28Thu
29Fri11:306.111:475.85:510.56:170.65:555:49Full Moon29Fri
30Sat12:016.16:270.66:590.75:565:48Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 2:54 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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