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 : in 1h 34m at 12:58 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:395.39:124.62:420.03:410.06:355:53Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:285.69:574.93:38-0.24:31-0.16:345:55Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:145.710:415.24:32-0.45:17-0.26:325:56Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:005.811:255.55:24-0.56:01-0.36:315:57Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:455.86:14-0.66:44-0.46:295:58Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:095.712:315.77:04-0.57:27-0.36:285:59Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:545.91:195.57:56-0.48:12-0.26:266:00Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:425.92:115.28:51-0.39:00-0.16:256:01Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:355.93:084.89:48-0.19:530.16:236:02Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:335.74:104.510:480.110:510.26:226:03Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:375.55:174.411:510.311:530.36:206:04Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:455.36:264.412:560.36:186:05Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:545.37:304.512:580.31:570.36:176:06Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:575.48:284.82:010.22:540.16:156:07Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:525.59:195.02:590.13:460.06:146:08Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:415.610:065.23:530.04:33-0.16:126:09New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:265.610:505.44:43-0.15:15-0.16:106:10New Moon17Fri
18Sat11:095.511:315.55:28-0.15:54-0.16:096:11New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:495.46:11-0.16:290.06:076:12New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:095.512:275.36:510.07:020.16:066:13Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:445.51:055.17:300.17:340.26:046:14Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:185.51:444.98:090.28:050.36:026:15Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:515.52:244.68:500.38:380.36:016:16Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:255.43:084.59:340.49:180.45:596:17Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:065.33:574.310:220.510:050.45:586:18First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:555.24:524.211:160.611:010.55:566:19First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:545.25:534.312:150.65:546:20First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:015.26:534.512:050.51:150.55:536:21First Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:065.47:494.81:100.42:110.45:516:22Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:055.68:395.22:130.23:040.35:506:23Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:575.89:265.63:120.03:550.15:486:24Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 3:56 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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