Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 36m at 2:18 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:35 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - May 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:336.12:134.88:570.68:360.76:037:55Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:086.12:544.89:420.69:190.86:017:56Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:526.13:434.810:310.710:110.86:007:57Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:446.04:404.811:230.711:110.85:597:58First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:455.95:434.912:180.75:587:59First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:535.86:485.212:160.81:160.65:578:00First Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:045.87:515.51:240.72:130.55:568:01Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:105.98:496.02:300.53:080.45:548:02Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:105.99:426.43:330.34:010.25:538:03Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:056.010:326.84:340.24:520.25:528:04Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:575.911:217.05:310.05:420.25:518:05Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:485.86:260.06:310.25:508:06Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:107.012:395.67:180.07:180.45:498:07Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:576.91:305.58:090.18:050.55:488:08Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:456.72:215.38:590.38:530.75:478:09Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:356.43:155.19:490.49:430.95:478:10Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:276.14:105.010:390.610:341.05:468:11Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:225.85:064.911:290.711:281.15:458:12Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:185.66:035.012:180.75:448:12Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:165.46:595.112:231.11:070.75:438:13Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:145.37:545.31:191.01:560.65:438:14Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:105.38:445.52:160.92:430.65:428:15Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:015.29:305.83:110.83:290.55:418:16Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:495.210:126.04:040.74:120.55:408:17Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:345.210:516.14:540.64:550.65:408:18Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:165.111:286.25:430.55:370.65:398:18New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:585.06:300.56:180.75:398:19New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:036.212:374.97:140.56:590.75:388:20New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:376.31:164.97:580.57:400.85:388:21New Moon29Sun
30Mon1:136.31:564.98:420.68:230.85:378:22Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:546.32:404.99:280.69:110.85:378:22Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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