Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 13m at 2:18 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:35 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Oct 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:376.29:586.84:080.44:210.35:585:45New Moon1Fri
2Sat10:276.610:496.74:580.25:160.25:595:43New Moon2Sat
3Sun11:166.811:386.65:450.26:090.16:005:42New Moon3Sun
4Mon12:046.96:300.27:010.26:015:40Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:276.312:526.97:150.37:520.46:025:38Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:176.01:416.78:000.58:440.66:035:37Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:085.72:316.58:460.69:360.76:045:35Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:035.43:256.39:350.810:300.96:055:34First Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:005.14:226.010:260.911:240.96:065:32First Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:595.05:215.911:201.06:075:31First Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:585.06:205.812:180.912:161.06:085:29First Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:565.17:165.91:120.91:120.96:095:28Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:495.38:075.92:020.82:060.86:105:26Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:375.58:546.02:490.62:570.76:115:25Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:205.79:366.03:330.53:460.66:125:23Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:015.910:165.94:150.54:330.66:135:22Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:386.010:545.74:540.55:180.66:145:20Full Moon17Sun
18Mon11:116.011:305.65:300.66:020.76:155:19Full Moon18Mon
19Tue11:426.16:050.66:440.76:165:17Full Moon19Tue
20Wed12:045.412:126.26:390.77:270.86:175:16Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:395.212:456.27:140.88:130.96:185:15Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:185.11:266.27:520.89:031.06:195:13Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:055.02:156.28:400.99:581.16:215:12Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:024.93:156.09:390.910:571.06:225:11Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:094.84:255.910:450.911:571.06:235:09Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:194.95:385.911:540.96:245:08Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:275.26:486.012:570.81:020.76:255:07Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:295.67:516.21:550.62:070.56:265:05Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:256.08:466.32:490.33:070.36:275:04Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:176.49:386.33:400.24:050.16:285:03New Moon30Sat
31Sun10:066.710:286.24:290.15:000.06:295:02New Moon31Sun
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 4:56 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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