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 1h 04m 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 - Oct 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:475.26:125.912:130.912:110.95:585:45Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:475.37:115.91:090.91:090.95:595:44Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:425.58:036.02:010.82:050.86:005:42Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:325.78:506.02:500.62:570.76:015:40Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:185.99:346.03:340.63:460.76:025:39Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:006.010:155.94:160.54:320.66:035:37New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:396.110:555.84:550.65:170.76:045:36New Moon7Wed
8Thu11:156.111:325.65:310.65:590.76:055:34New Moon8Thu
9Fri11:486.16:060.76:390.86:065:33New Moon9Fri
10Sat12:075.412:196.16:380.87:200.96:075:31Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:405.212:486.17:110.88:021.06:085:29Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:145.11:226.17:450.98:471.06:095:28Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:535.02:046.18:260.99:361.16:105:26Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:414.92:566.09:170.910:301.16:115:25First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:394.93:576.010:160.911:271.06:125:23First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:455.05:066.011:210.96:135:22First Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:525.26:166.012:260.912:290.86:145:21Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:565.57:206.21:230.71:350.66:155:19Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:546.08:186.32:180.52:380.46:165:18Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:476.49:116.43:100.33:370.26:175:16Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:376.810:026.44:010.24:350.16:185:15Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:277.010:536.24:510.15:300.16:195:14Full Moon22Thu
23Fri11:157.111:446.15:390.16:230.16:205:12Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:047.06:270.27:150.26:215:11Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:355.812:546.87:150.48:080.46:225:09Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:275.61:466.68:040.59:000.66:245:08Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:235.32:416.28:560.79:540.76:255:07Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:205.13:396.09:490.810:460.86:265:06Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:195.14:385.710:440.911:390.86:275:04Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:185.15:375.611:400.96:285:03Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat6:165.26:355.512:310.712:370.86:295:02Waning Crescent31Sat
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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