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 : 11:55 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 06m at 5:13 am (5.2 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 - Apr 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:015.712:235.06:560.26:550.35:466:26Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:305.712:564.97:370.27:280.45:446:27Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:015.81:324.88:190.38:040.45:436:28Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:385.82:154.79:050.48:480.55:416:29Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun2:235.83:074.79:560.59:420.55:406:29Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:195.74:094.710:530.610:450.65:386:30Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:245.65:164.711:530.611:540.55:376:31Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:365.66:245.012:540.55:356:32Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:475.77:275.41:030.41:530.35:336:33Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:515.98:245.82:080.22:480.25:326:34Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:486.09:166.23:100.03:410.05:306:35Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:416.110:066.64:09-0.24:31-0.15:296:36New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:326.010:556.75:05-0.35:19-0.15:276:37New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:225.911:426.85:58-0.36:060.05:266:38New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:125.76:49-0.26:520.15:246:39Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:306.71:025.57:390.07:380.35:236:40Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:176.51:545.28:300.28:260.55:216:41Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:086.22:485.09:210.39:150.65:206:42Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:015.93:444.910:120.510:080.85:196:43First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:585.64:424.811:040.611:020.85:176:44First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:565.45:404.911:560.611:590.85:166:45First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:575.36:385.012:480.65:146:46First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:555.27:315.212:560.81:380.55:136:47Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:485.38:205.51:520.72:250.55:126:48Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:375.39:045.72:450.53:100.45:106:49Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:225.310:455.94:360.44:520.46:097:50Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:045.211:236.05:240.35:330.46:087:51Full Moon27Mon
28Tue11:445.211:586.16:110.36:130.56:067:52Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:235.16:550.36:510.66:057:53Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:316.112:595.07:380.47:280.66:047:54Full Moon30Thu
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 8:34 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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