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 4h 21m 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 - Jul 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:406.81:165.37:560.37:520.65:388:33Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:326.62:085.38:440.38:420.75:388:33Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:236.43:015.39:310.49:330.85:398:33Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:146.13:535.410:170.410:250.95:398:33Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:065.84:465.411:010.411:160.95:408:33Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:585.55:385.511:450.55:408:32Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:525.36:305.612:091.012:290.55:418:32Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:475.17:225.71:041.01:140.55:428:32Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:434.98:135.82:000.92:010.65:428:32Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:384.99:026.02:560.82:500.65:438:31Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:294.99:476.13:490.73:380.65:448:31Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:164.910:316.24:410.64:260.65:448:30Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:024.911:126.25:290.55:140.65:458:30New Moon13Thu
14Fri11:445.011:516.36:160.56:000.65:468:29New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:245.06:590.56:450.65:468:29New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:286.31:035.17:400.57:280.65:478:28New Moon16Sun
17Mon1:056.31:405.28:200.48:110.65:488:28Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:436.32:195.49:000.48:570.65:498:27Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:246.23:025.69:400.49:470.65:508:26Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:106.13:505.810:220.410:420.75:508:26Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:025.94:435.911:070.411:410.85:518:25First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:595.65:416.111:560.45:528:24First Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:035.36:436.212:450.912:510.55:538:24First Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:115.17:476.31:520.91:510.65:548:23Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:195.08:496.52:580.82:540.65:558:22Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:215.19:476.64:010.73:550.65:558:21Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:195.210:426.75:010.64:550.65:568:20Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:145.311:356.75:560.45:510.55:578:19Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:075.46:470.46:440.55:588:18Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:256.612:575.57:340.37:330.65:598:17Full Moon30Sun
31Mon1:136.51:455.68:180.38:210.76:008:16Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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