Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 53m at 5:18 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:03 pm (6.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Mar 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:075.21:265.27:49-0.28:05-0.26:355:54Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:445.22:065.08:29-0.18:40-0.16:345:55Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:225.12:494.89:110.09:17-0.16:325:56Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:015.03:354.69:560.19:580.06:315:57First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:455.04:254.410:460.110:450.06:295:58First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:354.95:214.311:410.211:400.06:275:59First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:334.96:204.412:400.26:266:00First Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:345.07:184.512:400.01:390.16:246:01Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:335.28:114.81:410.02:350.06:236:02Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:275.59:005.12:41-0.23:29-0.16:216:03Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:185.79:485.43:38-0.34:20-0.26:206:04Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:075.910:345.74:33-0.55:10-0.46:186:05Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:556.011:216.05:26-0.65:57-0.46:176:06Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:436.06:18-0.66:44-0.56:156:07Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:086.112:335.97:09-0.67:31-0.46:136:08Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:566.21:245.88:02-0.58:20-0.36:126:09Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:486.22:195.58:56-0.49:11-0.26:106:10Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:436.03:175.39:53-0.210:05-0.16:096:11Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:425.84:195.110:51-0.111:020.06:076:12Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:455.75:225.011:500.06:056:13Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:495.56:265.012:020.112:500.16:046:14Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:535.57:275.11:020.11:480.06:026:15Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:515.68:215.32:010.02:43-0.16:016:16Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:445.79:115.52:56-0.13:33-0.25:596:17Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:325.79:575.73:48-0.14:20-0.25:576:18Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:175.710:415.74:37-0.25:03-0.25:566:19New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:005.711:215.85:22-0.25:43-0.15:546:20New Moon27Thu
28Fri11:415.611:595.76:04-0.16:200.05:536:21New Moon28Fri
29Sat12:205.46:45-0.16:550.15:516:22New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:355.712:585.37:240.07:290.25:496:23Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon1:085.61:365.18:030.18:020.25:486:24Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 8:10 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 2% 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 (2% 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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