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 50m 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 - May 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:105.911:336.95:460.05:570.26:037:55Full Moon1Mon
2Tue12:025.86:420.06:460.36:027:56Full Moon2Tue
3Wed12:227.012:545.67:360.07:350.36:007:57Full Moon3Wed
4Thu1:126.91:475.48:290.18:260.55:597:58Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri2:046.72:435.29:230.29:200.65:587:59Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat2:596.53:425.110:190.410:170.75:578:00Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun3:596.14:435.011:140.511:150.85:568:01Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:015.85:455.012:090.65:558:02Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:045.66:475.112:140.91:040.65:548:03Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:065.57:465.31:140.81:570.55:538:04Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:055.58:395.62:140.82:470.45:528:05Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:575.59:285.93:100.73:340.45:518:06Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:465.510:126.14:020.54:180.45:508:07Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:315.410:536.24:520.44:590.45:498:08Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:145.311:326.35:390.45:390.55:488:09New Moon15Mon
16Tue11:565.26:230.46:170.65:478:09New Moon16Tue
17Wed12:086.212:375.17:050.46:540.75:468:10New Moon17Wed
18Thu12:426.21:155.07:460.57:290.85:458:11New Moon18Thu
19Fri1:136.11:524.98:260.58:050.85:448:12Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat1:446.12:294.89:060.68:420.85:438:13Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun2:196.13:084.89:470.79:250.85:438:14Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon3:006.03:524.910:310.710:140.85:428:15Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue3:495.94:435.011:180.711:100.85:418:16First Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:445.95:395.212:070.65:418:17First Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:465.86:385.412:110.812:590.65:408:17First Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:525.77:385.81:170.71:530.55:398:18Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:575.68:356.22:240.72:480.45:398:19Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun8:585.69:296.63:280.53:410.45:388:20Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon9:545.610:206.94:300.44:350.45:388:21Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue10:495.611:117.05:300.35:290.45:378:21Full Moon30Tue
31Wed11:435.56:270.26:230.45:378:22Full Moon31Wed
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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