Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 33m at 1:09 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:22 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - May 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:335.79:065.82:450.53:190.26:037:55Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:265.79:556.13:430.44:070.26:027:56Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:145.710:396.34:360.34:530.26:017:57Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:005.611:226.45:270.25:350.26:007:58New Moon4Fri
5Sat11:445.56:140.26:150.45:587:59New Moon5Sat
6Sun12:016.412:265.46:580.26:530.55:578:00New Moon6Sun
7Mon12:396.41:085.27:390.37:290.65:568:01New Moon7Mon
8Tue1:156.31:495.18:190.48:030.75:558:02Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:506.12:294.98:590.58:380.85:548:03Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:266.03:114.89:390.69:160.85:538:04Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:035.93:554.810:210.710:000.85:528:05Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:465.74:424.711:050.710:500.85:518:05First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:355.65:324.811:510.711:460.85:508:06First Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:305.56:265.012:400.75:498:07First Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:305.47:215.212:460.81:320.75:488:08First Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:325.48:155.61:500.82:230.65:478:09Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:315.49:046.02:530.73:140.55:468:10Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:255.49:526.43:540.64:050.55:458:11Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:175.510:396.74:530.44:560.55:448:12Full Moon19Sat
20Sun11:085.411:276.95:500.35:480.55:448:13Full Moon20Sun
21Mon12:005.46:450.26:400.55:438:14Full Moon21Mon
22Tue12:176.912:535.37:390.27:330.55:428:15Full Moon22Tue
23Wed1:086.91:485.38:330.38:270.65:418:16Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:036.72:455.29:270.39:230.65:418:16Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:016.53:455.210:210.410:220.75:408:17Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:026.24:475.311:150.411:220.75:398:18Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:056.05:485.412:080.45:398:19Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:075.86:485.612:220.71:010.35:388:20Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:075.67:465.81:220.71:530.35:388:20Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed8:055.58:396.12:220.62:430.35:378:21Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:585.59:276.33:190.53:310.35:378:22Waning Crescent31Thu
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 3:45 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (44% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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