Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:02 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 11m at 4:45 pm (6.1 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 - Jul 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:036.812:375.57:180.27:130.55:388:33New Moon1Thu
2Fri12:536.61:285.58:050.28:020.65:388:33Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:416.52:185.58:500.38:500.75:398:33Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:296.23:075.59:340.39:380.85:398:33Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:176.03:575.510:160.410:270.85:408:33Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:065.74:465.510:580.411:170.95:408:32First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:575.45:375.611:400.55:418:32First Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:505.16:285.612:080.912:230.55:428:32First Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:465.07:205.71:030.91:100.55:428:32First Quarter9Fri
10Sat7:434.88:125.81:590.91:590.65:438:31Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:374.89:016.02:550.82:490.65:448:31Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:284.89:476.13:490.73:400.65:448:30Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:154.910:316.24:400.64:300.65:458:30Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:005.011:126.35:290.55:190.55:468:29Full Moon14Wed
15Thu11:425.111:526.46:160.46:070.55:468:29Full Moon15Thu
16Fri12:225.27:000.46:540.55:478:28Full Moon16Fri
17Sat12:316.41:025.47:420.37:390.55:488:28Full Moon17Sat
18Sun1:116.41:425.68:230.38:260.55:498:27Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:526.42:255.89:050.29:160.55:508:26Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:386.23:125.99:480.210:090.65:508:26Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:286.04:056.110:330.311:070.75:518:25Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:245.85:016.111:220.35:528:24Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:255.56:026.212:080.812:160.45:538:24Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:325.27:076.31:120.81:140.55:548:23Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:395.18:116.42:170.82:160.55:558:22Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:435.29:116.53:210.73:170.55:558:21Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:425.310:066.64:200.64:160.55:568:20Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:375.410:586.65:160.45:120.55:578:19New Moon28Wed
29Thu11:295.611:476.66:080.36:050.55:588:18New Moon29Thu
30Fri12:195.76:550.36:540.55:598:17New Moon30Fri
31Sat12:346.51:065.77:390.37:410.66:008:16New Moon31Sat
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 8:23 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 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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