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 3h 36m at 6:15 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:465.55:194.811:45-0.111:56-0.16:355:54Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:475.36:204.712:44-0.16:335:55Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:485.37:204.812:54-0.11:42-0.16:325:56Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:455.38:144.91:51-0.12:36-0.16:305:57Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:375.49:045.12:44-0.23:26-0.26:295:58Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:255.59:505.23:35-0.24:13-0.36:275:59Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:095.510:335.34:23-0.34:56-0.36:266:00New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:515.511:145.35:08-0.35:36-0.36:246:01New Moon8Fri
9Sat11:315.411:515.35:50-0.36:13-0.26:226:02New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:085.36:30-0.26:48-0.16:216:03New Moon10Sun
11Mon12:255.312:445.27:09-0.27:21-0.16:196:05Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:565.31:185.07:48-0.17:540.06:186:06Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:255.31:524.98:280.08:280.06:166:07Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:575.42:314.89:110.19:070.06:156:08Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:375.43:184.79:590.29:540.16:136:09First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:265.44:154.610:540.310:500.16:116:10First Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:255.45:194.611:540.311:540.26:106:11First Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:345.46:264.812:570.36:086:12First Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:455.57:295.11:030.11:590.16:076:13Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:505.78:275.52:080.02:560.06:056:14Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu8:486.09:205.83:10-0.23:51-0.26:036:15Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:426.110:116.24:09-0.44:44-0.36:026:16Full Moon22Fri
23Sat10:356.211:026.45:05-0.65:34-0.46:006:17Full Moon23Sat
24Sun11:266.211:516.55:59-0.66:23-0.45:596:18Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:176.16:51-0.67:10-0.45:576:19Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:416.51:095.97:43-0.57:58-0.35:556:20Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:326.42:025.68:36-0.38:48-0.15:546:21Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:246.22:585.49:29-0.29:390.15:526:22Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:205.93:555.110:230.010:320.25:516:23Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:175.74:555.011:180.211:270.35:496:24Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun5:175.55:545.012:140.25:476:25Third Quarter31Sun
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 8:55 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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