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 5h 01m 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 - Jun 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:055.49:336.33:260.53:360.35:368:23Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:545.410:186.44:180.44:220.35:368:23Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:405.311:006.45:070.35:060.45:368:24Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:245.311:406.45:530.35:480.55:358:25Full Moon4Sat
5Sun12:075.26:360.36:280.65:358:25Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:186.312:485.17:180.47:070.65:358:26Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:536.21:265.17:570.47:450.75:348:27Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:276.22:025.08:350.58:230.75:348:27Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:006.12:385.19:130.59:020.75:348:28Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:356.03:165.19:520.59:460.75:348:28Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:155.93:595.310:320.410:360.85:348:29Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:025.84:475.411:150.411:320.85:348:29Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:565.75:415.612:010.45:348:30Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:575.56:405.912:340.812:530.45:348:30Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:045.47:426.21:410.81:500.45:348:31Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:115.38:416.52:470.72:490.45:348:31Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:125.49:376.73:510.63:490.45:348:31Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:105.510:326.94:520.44:480.45:348:32New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:075.511:267.05:510.35:460.35:348:32New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:025.66:460.16:420.35:348:32New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:207.012:575.77:380.17:360.35:348:33New Moon21Tue
22Wed1:136.91:515.78:290.18:300.35:348:33Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:066.72:465.79:180.19:230.45:358:33Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:006.43:415.810:070.110:180.55:358:33Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:556.14:365.810:550.111:120.65:358:33First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:505.85:315.811:430.25:368:33First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:455.66:255.912:070.712:310.35:368:33First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:425.37:196.01:030.71:190.35:368:33First Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:395.28:126.11:590.72:080.45:378:33Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:335.19:026.22:540.62:570.45:378:33Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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