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 : in 1h 09m at 11:55 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:304.88:006.12:121.11:570.86:018:15Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat8:384.99:026.43:181.03:050.76:028:14Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:385.110:016.64:190.84:100.66:038:13Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:345.310:566.85:170.65:120.46:048:12Full Moon4Mon
5Tue11:285.611:506.96:100.36:100.36:058:11Full Moon5Tue
6Wed12:215.97:000.27:050.26:068:09Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:426.91:136.17:480.17:580.26:078:08Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:336.82:046.28:350.08:510.26:088:07Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:246.52:566.39:210.19:460.46:098:06Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:166.23:496.310:080.110:410.56:108:05Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:105.84:436.310:550.311:370.76:118:03Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:065.55:396.211:440.46:118:02Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:055.26:366.112:340.812:350.66:128:01Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:045.17:346.11:320.81:280.76:137:59Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:045.08:306.12:300.82:230.76:147:58Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:595.19:226.23:250.83:160.76:157:57Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:505.210:096.24:160.74:070.76:167:55Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:375.310:536.25:040.64:560.76:177:54New Moon18Mon
19Tue11:215.411:346.25:480.65:410.76:187:53New Moon19Tue
20Wed12:025.56:280.56:250.76:197:51New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:126.112:395.57:050.67:050.76:207:50New Moon21Thu
22Fri12:476.01:145.67:390.67:450.86:217:48New Moon22Fri
23Sat1:195.91:455.78:110.68:240.96:227:47Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:505.72:145.88:420.79:040.96:237:46Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:235.62:475.99:120.79:491.06:247:44Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:015.43:276.09:460.710:401.16:257:43First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:475.24:166.010:290.811:391.26:257:41First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:445.05:146.011:220.86:267:40First Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:534.96:236.112:441.312:270.96:277:38First Quarter29Fri
30Sat7:084.97:376.21:521.21:400.96:287:36Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun8:185.08:456.42:561.02:510.86:297:35Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 2:50 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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