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 5h 13m 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 - May 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:516.06:28-0.16:380.16:037:55New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:106.912:425.97:22-0.17:270.26:027:56New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:586.91:345.78:15-0.18:160.36:007:57Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:486.92:285.59:090.09:080.45:597:58Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:426.63:265.310:040.210:030.65:587:59Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:406.44:275.211:010.311:010.75:578:00First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:426.15:305.211:570.45:568:01First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:475.86:325.212:010.712:540.45:558:02First Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:515.77:335.41:020.71:500.45:548:03First Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:535.68:305.62:020.72:430.35:538:04Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:495.69:215.93:000.63:330.35:528:05Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:395.710:076.13:550.44:190.25:518:06Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:255.610:516.34:460.35:030.35:508:07Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:105.611:316.35:340.35:440.35:498:08Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:525.56:190.36:230.45:488:09Full Moon15Wed
16Thu12:106.312:335.37:010.36:590.65:478:09Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:466.31:135.27:410.37:340.75:468:10Full Moon17Fri
18Sat1:196.21:515.08:210.48:080.75:458:11Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:516.12:284.99:010.58:430.85:448:12Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:236.03:064.99:410.69:220.85:438:13Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:596.03:484.810:240.610:080.85:438:14Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:435.94:364.911:090.611:000.85:428:15Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:365.85:295.011:580.611:590.85:418:16Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:355.76:275.212:500.55:418:17Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:405.77:275.51:030.81:450.55:408:17Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:465.78:245.92:090.72:390.45:398:18Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:465.89:176.33:130.53:330.35:398:19Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:435.810:086.74:140.44:260.35:388:20Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:375.810:587.05:140.25:190.35:388:21New Moon29Wed
30Thu11:305.811:487.16:120.16:120.35:378:21New Moon30Thu
31Fri12:245.77:070.07:040.35:378:22New Moon31Fri
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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