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 2h 10m 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 - Apr 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:465.910:136.04:09-0.14:430.05:466:25Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:356.010:586.35:04-0.35:29-0.15:456:26Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:235.911:456.55:57-0.36:14-0.15:436:27Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:125.76:50-0.37:000.05:426:28Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:326.61:035.57:43-0.27:470.15:406:29Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:226.51:575.28:380.08:390.35:396:30Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:166.32:564.99:350.29:340.55:376:31Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:156.03:594.810:330.410:340.65:356:32Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:205.75:044.711:330.511:360.75:346:33Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:285.56:104.812:330.55:326:34Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:345.47:125.012:390.61:310.45:316:35Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:355.58:075.31:400.52:250.35:296:36Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:285.68:565.52:370.43:130.25:286:37Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:165.69:415.83:300.33:580.25:266:38Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:005.610:235.94:190.24:390.25:256:39New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:425.511:026.05:050.25:170.25:236:40New Moon16Sun
17Mon11:235.411:386.05:470.25:530.35:226:41New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:015.26:280.26:260.55:206:42New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:116.012:395.17:070.36:580.65:196:43Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:425.91:164.97:460.47:300.65:186:44Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:135.91:544.88:260.58:040.75:166:45Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:465.82:344.79:090.68:450.75:156:46Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:265.73:214.69:550.79:350.75:136:47First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:155.74:144.610:450.710:310.75:126:48First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:135.65:134.711:390.711:340.75:116:49First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:195.66:145.012:360.75:096:50First Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:275.67:125.312:410.61:320.55:086:51Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:305.78:065.81:460.52:260.45:076:52Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:265.88:566.22:490.33:170.35:056:53Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:195.910:456.64:480.25:070.26:047:54Full Moon30Sun
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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