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 : in 1h 53m at 11:02 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:255.26:044.412:430.07:105:21First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:345.37:134.412:46-0.21:480.07:095:22Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:405.48:154.61:50-0.22:50-0.27:085:23Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:405.69:124.82:52-0.43:48-0.47:075:25Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:365.710:055.03:50-0.54:42-0.57:065:26Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:275.810:565.24:45-0.65:31-0.67:055:27Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:165.811:445.35:36-0.66:17-0.67:045:28Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:025.76:24-0.66:59-0.67:035:29Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:295.312:475.57:10-0.57:40-0.57:025:31Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:145.31:315.37:55-0.48:19-0.47:015:32Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:585.22:165.08:40-0.38:58-0.37:005:33Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:425.13:034.79:25-0.29:37-0.26:585:34Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:285.03:534.510:130.010:19-0.26:575:35Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:174.94:464.311:030.011:05-0.16:565:36Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:094.85:424.111:570.111:560.06:555:38Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:054.86:404.112:530.16:535:39Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:014.97:354.212:510.01:490.16:525:40Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:555.08:254.31:48-0.12:430.06:515:41Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:435.19:114.52:43-0.23:34-0.16:505:42Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:285.39:544.73:35-0.34:21-0.26:485:43Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:115.410:354.94:26-0.45:06-0.36:475:44New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:525.511:145.25:15-0.55:49-0.36:465:46New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:325.511:535.46:02-0.56:30-0.46:445:47New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:135.56:49-0.57:11-0.46:435:48Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:335.612:575.47:37-0.47:53-0.36:415:49Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:165.71:445.28:28-0.38:39-0.36:405:50Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:055.72:384.99:23-0.19:29-0.26:385:51Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:005.63:384.710:220.010:25-0.16:375:52First Quarter28Mon
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 1:53 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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