Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:18 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 00m at 6:54 pm (6.2 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 - Jul 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:246.34:095.510:430.310:520.65:388:33First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:206.05:065.711:310.311:520.75:388:33First Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:205.86:055.912:220.35:398:33First Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:235.67:056.212:550.71:150.35:398:33First Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:275.48:046.41:590.72:100.35:408:33Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:285.39:006.63:020.63:050.45:418:32Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:265.39:536.74:020.54:000.45:418:32Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:215.310:436.75:000.44:540.55:428:32Full Moon8Fri
9Sat11:135.311:326.75:540.45:470.65:428:31Full Moon9Sat
10Sun12:035.36:440.46:360.65:438:31Full Moon10Sun
11Mon12:206.512:525.27:300.47:220.75:448:31Full Moon11Mon
12Tue1:056.41:385.28:130.58:070.85:448:30Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:496.22:245.28:540.58:500.95:458:30Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu2:336.03:095.29:340.69:341.05:468:29Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:175.83:555.210:130.610:201.05:478:29Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:035.54:415.210:510.611:081.15:478:28Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:515.35:295.311:300.65:488:28Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:435.06:185.412:001.112:120.65:498:27Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:394.87:105.512:561.112:580.75:508:26Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:374.78:025.71:561.01:480.75:518:26Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:334.78:525.92:551.02:420.75:518:25Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:264.79:406.13:520.83:360.75:528:24Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:154.810:266.34:460.74:310.75:538:23Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:015.011:126.55:380.65:240.65:548:23New Moon24Sun
25Mon11:475.111:576.66:280.56:160.55:558:22New Moon25Mon
26Tue12:325.37:140.47:070.45:568:21New Moon26Tue
27Wed12:436.61:185.57:590.37:570.45:578:20Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu1:306.62:055.78:440.28:480.45:578:19Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri2:186.52:555.99:300.29:420.45:588:18Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat3:096.33:486.010:160.210:390.55:598:17Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:046.04:436.211:040.211:380.66:008:16First Quarter31Sun
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 10:36 pm — 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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