Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 28m at 3:15 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:09 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Aug 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:445.76:206.212:200.712:350.36:018:15Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:485.57:226.31:230.71:320.46:028:14Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:535.48:236.52:260.62:300.46:038:13Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:545.49:206.63:270.63:270.46:048:12Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:505.510:136.74:250.44:230.46:058:11Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:435.611:036.75:200.35:170.46:068:10New Moon6Mon
7Tue11:335.611:506.66:110.36:080.56:068:09New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:215.76:570.36:550.56:078:07New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:356.51:075.77:400.37:400.66:088:06New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:196.41:515.68:210.48:230.76:098:05Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:016.22:345.68:590.59:050.86:108:04Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:435.93:175.69:370.59:490.96:118:02Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:275.74:015.510:140.610:341.06:128:01Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:135.44:465.510:520.611:231.06:138:00First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:025.25:345.511:330.76:147:59First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:565.06:255.612:161.012:190.76:157:57First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:544.87:195.71:131.01:100.76:167:56First Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:524.88:145.92:121.02:060.76:177:54Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:474.99:066.13:090.93:030.76:187:53Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:385.19:546.34:040.73:590.66:197:52Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:255.310:406.54:570.64:530.56:207:50Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:115.511:266.75:470.45:460.46:217:49Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:565.76:340.36:370.36:217:47Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:126.812:416.07:200.27:280.36:227:46Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:586.81:266.28:050.28:190.36:237:44Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:456.72:146.38:500.29:110.46:247:43Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:356.43:056.49:370.210:070.56:257:41Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:296.23:596.410:260.311:050.66:267:40Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:275.94:586.411:170.46:277:38Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:295.65:596.312:050.712:120.56:287:37Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:335.47:036.31:070.81:110.66:297:35Third Quarter31Fri
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 6:12 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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