Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : 3:15 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 26m at 8:43 am (5.0 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 - Dec 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:555.69:135.23:000.03:310.17:034:39Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:375.79:575.13:430.04:190.17:044:38New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:185.810:395.04:250.05:050.07:054:38New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:555.811:194.85:060.15:490.17:064:38New Moon4Tue
5Wed11:315.711:574.75:450.16:310.17:074:38New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:045.76:230.27:130.27:084:38New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:334.612:365.77:010.27:550.27:094:38Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:094.51:125.77:410.28:380.27:104:38Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:484.51:545.68:250.29:230.27:114:38Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:344.62:445.69:150.210:110.17:124:38First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:274.73:425.510:110.211:010.17:124:38First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:264.84:455.411:120.211:550.07:134:38First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:275.05:515.312:170.27:144:38First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:305.36:565.312:50-0.11:230.07:154:39Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:295.77:565.41:46-0.22:26-0.17:154:39Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:256.18:525.42:41-0.33:27-0.37:164:39Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:186.39:475.43:35-0.44:25-0.47:174:40Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:096.510:405.34:29-0.45:21-0.57:174:40Full Moon18Tue
19Wed11:006.511:325.25:22-0.46:14-0.57:184:40Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:516.46:13-0.47:05-0.47:184:41Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:245.112:426.27:03-0.37:55-0.37:194:41Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:165.01:335.97:53-0.28:44-0.37:194:42Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:104.92:255.68:43-0.19:33-0.27:204:42Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:044.83:195.39:350.110:20-0.17:204:43Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:584.74:145.110:270.111:07-0.17:214:43Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:524.75:094.911:210.211:55-0.17:214:44Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:474.86:054.712:160.27:214:45Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:414.97:014.612:43-0.11:120.17:224:45Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:335.07:534.61:31-0.22:070.07:224:46Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:205.28:424.52:18-0.22:59-0.17:224:47Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon9:055.39:284.53:04-0.23:50-0.27:224:48Waning 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 11:59 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 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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