Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 15m at 12:02 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:13 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Sep 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:065.26:366.212:400.912:380.76:307:34Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:105.17:396.11:400.91:370.86:317:32Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:115.28:386.12:390.92:360.86:327:31Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:075.49:306.23:340.83:310.76:337:29Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:585.510:176.34:250.64:230.76:347:27Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:455.711:016.35:110.65:120.76:357:26New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:285.811:426.25:530.55:580.76:357:24New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:095.96:320.56:400.76:367:23New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:216.112:465.97:080.67:210.86:377:21New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:585.91:215.97:410.78:000.96:387:19Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:335.71:535.98:120.78:400.96:397:18Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:065.52:235.98:420.89:211.06:407:16Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:405.32:565.99:140.810:061.16:417:15Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:195.13:355.99:510.910:561.26:427:13First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:065.04:255.910:380.911:521.26:437:11First Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:044.85:255.911:340.96:447:10First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:114.86:346.012:521.212:390.96:457:08First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:205.07:436.11:541.11:480.96:467:06Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:235.38:466.42:540.92:540.76:477:05Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:195.79:426.63:500.73:560.56:477:03Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:116.110:346.84:420.54:550.36:487:01Full Moon21Mon
22Tue11:016.511:246.85:320.35:520.26:497:00Full Moon22Tue
23Wed11:506.86:200.26:460.16:506:58Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:146.712:397.07:070.27:400.26:516:57Full Moon24Thu
25Fri1:046.51:287.07:530.28:330.36:526:55Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:556.22:186.98:400.39:270.56:536:53Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:485.92:116.78:300.59:220.75:545:52Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:445.63:086.59:220.710:180.85:555:50Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:445.34:086.210:160.811:150.95:565:48Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:455.25:106.011:130.95:575:47Third Quarter30Wed
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 2:37 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 55% 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 (55% 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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