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 4h 25m 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 - Apr 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:286.010:506.04:54-0.25:23-0.15:476:25New Moon1Mon
2Tue11:146.011:346.35:46-0.36:08-0.15:456:26New Moon2Tue
3Wed12:015.96:37-0.36:53-0.15:436:27New Moon3Wed
4Thu12:196.412:505.77:29-0.37:390.05:426:28Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri1:076.41:425.58:23-0.18:280.15:406:29Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:596.32:395.29:190.09:210.35:396:30Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun2:566.13:405.010:170.210:180.45:376:31First Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:585.94:454.911:170.311:190.55:356:32First Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:055.75:514.912:180.45:346:33First Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:135.66:555.012:230.51:180.35:326:34Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:185.67:535.31:250.52:150.25:316:35Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:155.78:465.62:240.33:070.15:296:36Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:065.89:335.83:190.23:550.15:286:37Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun9:525.810:186.04:110.14:390.15:266:38Full Moon14Sun
15Mon10:365.710:596.04:580.15:200.15:256:39Full Moon15Mon
16Tue11:185.611:386.15:420.15:580.25:236:40Full Moon16Tue
17Wed11:585.56:240.16:330.35:226:41Full Moon17Wed
18Thu12:156.012:385.37:040.27:060.45:206:42Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:495.91:165.17:430.37:380.55:196:43Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat1:235.91:564.98:230.48:120.65:186:44Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:565.82:374.89:050.58:500.75:166:45Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:335.73:224.79:500.59:350.75:156:46Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:185.64:134.610:390.610:280.75:136:47Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:125.55:094.711:320.611:280.75:126:48Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:155.56:084.812:280.65:116:49Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:215.57:065.112:320.71:240.55:096:50Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat7:235.77:595.51:360.52:180.45:086:51Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:185.89:485.93:380.44:100.36:077:52Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:106.010:356.34:360.25:010.26:057:53Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:016.011:226.75:330.05:500.16:047:54New Moon30Tue
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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