Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:09 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 18m at 5:46 pm (6.1 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 - Dec 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:155.012:346.46:580.17:580.17:034:39Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:104.91:306.27:530.28:520.27:044:39Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:094.82:305.98:510.29:470.27:054:38Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:104.93:335.79:510.210:400.17:064:38First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:134.94:355.510:520.211:340.07:074:38First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:155.15:375.311:530.27:084:38First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:155.36:375.212:270.012:540.27:094:38Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:125.57:335.11:19-0.11:530.17:094:38Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:045.78:245.02:08-0.22:490.07:104:38Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:515.99:135.02:56-0.23:420.07:114:38Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:366.09:594.93:42-0.14:32-0.17:124:38Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:195.910:444.84:270.05:18-0.17:134:38Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:595.911:274.75:090.06:010.07:144:38Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:395.75:490.16:420.07:144:39Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:094.612:165.66:270.27:210.17:154:39Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:494.512:535.57:040.27:590.17:164:39Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:284.41:295.47:420.28:370.27:164:39Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:074.42:075.38:220.29:160.17:174:40Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:474.42:485.29:060.29:550.17:184:40Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:304.53:345.09:550.210:360.07:184:40Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:164.64:264.910:490.211:200.07:194:41Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:084.85:244.711:490.27:194:41Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:035.16:264.612:090.012:540.27:204:42Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:005.37:284.51:030.01:590.27:204:42Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:555.68:254.62:000.03:020.17:214:43Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:485.99:204.62:58-0.14:030.07:214:44Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:426.010:154.73:56-0.15:01-0.27:214:44New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:356.111:094.74:55-0.25:56-0.27:224:45New Moon28Fri
29Sat11:306.25:51-0.36:49-0.37:224:46New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:034.812:256.16:46-0.47:40-0.37:224:46Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:584.81:205.97:41-0.48:29-0.57:224:47Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 9:27 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 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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