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 : 12:58 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 42m at 6:22 am (5.0 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 - Feb 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:055.26:454.112:150.01:240.27:105:21Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:155.37:524.21:220.02:300.07:095:22Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:195.58:534.42:28-0.13:32-0.17:085:23Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:185.79:494.73:31-0.34:29-0.37:075:25New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:145.810:434.94:29-0.45:21-0.57:065:26New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:065.811:335.05:23-0.66:09-0.67:055:27New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:555.86:14-0.66:54-0.67:045:28New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:225.112:425.67:02-0.67:36-0.67:035:29Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:085.21:275.47:49-0.58:17-0.57:025:31Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:545.22:145.18:36-0.38:58-0.47:015:32Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:405.13:024.89:24-0.29:38-0.37:005:33Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:275.13:524.510:130.010:19-0.26:585:34First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:165.04:454.311:040.111:030.06:575:35First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:074.95:414.111:580.111:520.06:565:36First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:024.86:394.012:540.26:555:38First Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:594.97:354.112:460.11:500.16:535:39Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:535.08:264.21:420.02:440.16:525:40Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:435.19:134.32:36-0.13:350.06:515:41Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:285.29:564.53:28-0.24:22-0.16:505:42Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:105.310:374.74:17-0.35:06-0.16:485:43Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:495.411:144.85:05-0.35:47-0.26:475:44Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:275.411:505.05:50-0.46:26-0.26:465:45Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:045.46:34-0.47:03-0.26:445:47Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:265.212:425.37:19-0.37:41-0.26:435:48Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:045.41:245.18:06-0.28:20-0.16:415:49Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:475.52:124.98:58-0.19:04-0.16:405:50Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:365.53:074.69:550.19:550.16:395:51Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:335.44:114.410:570.210:550.26:375:52Third Quarter28Wed
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 9:40 am — 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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