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 31m 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 - Apr 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:175.46:535.112:240.41:090.25:466:26Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:155.47:475.21:210.32:010.25:446:27Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:085.58:375.42:150.22:500.15:436:28Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:575.59:225.63:060.13:360.05:416:29Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:425.610:055.73:550.04:200.05:396:30Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:245.510:455.84:420.05:000.05:386:31New Moon6Sat
7Sun11:045.511:215.85:260.05:390.15:366:32New Moon7Sun
8Mon11:425.411:545.86:070.06:150.25:356:33New Moon8Mon
9Tue12:185.26:480.16:500.25:336:34New Moon9Tue
10Wed12:245.812:525.27:280.27:250.35:326:35Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:535.91:275.18:090.28:020.45:306:36Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:265.92:075.08:530.38:430.45:296:37Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:085.92:555.09:410.49:330.45:276:38Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:595.93:525.010:330.410:310.55:266:39First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:595.84:555.111:310.511:360.55:246:40First Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:075.76:025.312:310.45:236:41First Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:195.87:065.612:440.41:310.35:216:42Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:265.98:046.01:490.32:280.25:206:43Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri8:266.18:586.42:520.13:230.05:186:44Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:216.29:506.73:51-0.14:16-0.15:176:45Full Moon20Sat
21Sun10:146.210:406.94:48-0.35:07-0.15:166:46Full Moon21Sun
22Mon11:066.211:296.95:42-0.35:57-0.15:146:46Full Moon22Mon
23Tue11:586.06:34-0.36:450.05:136:47Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:186.912:495.97:25-0.27:320.25:116:48Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:086.71:415.78:150.08:210.35:106:49Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:586.42:355.59:060.19:110.55:096:50Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:516.13:305.39:570.310:030.65:076:51Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:465.95:275.211:470.411:550.76:067:52Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:435.66:245.212:380.46:057:53Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:415.57:205.312:500.71:300.46:047:54Third Quarter30Tue
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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