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 6h 28m 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 - Aug 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:295.210:456.24:530.54:460.56:018:16Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:135.211:266.35:380.45:330.56:028:15Full Moon2Tue
3Wed11:535.36:210.46:190.56:028:14Full Moon3Wed
4Thu12:036.312:305.47:020.47:020.56:038:12Full Moon4Thu
5Fri12:396.21:055.67:400.47:450.56:048:11Full Moon5Fri
6Sat1:136.21:405.78:170.48:280.66:058:10Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:506.12:165.98:540.49:140.76:068:09Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon2:306.02:586.09:330.410:050.86:078:08Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue3:175.83:476.110:160.411:020.96:088:07Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:115.64:436.211:050.56:098:06Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:145.35:466.212:031.012:010.66:108:04Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:235.26:556.21:091.01:050.66:118:03Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:355.18:046.42:150.92:120.66:128:02Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:415.39:076.53:180.83:160.56:138:00Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:415.510:046.74:180.64:170.46:147:59Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:365.810:586.85:130.45:150.36:157:58New Moon16Tue
17Wed11:296.011:486.86:050.26:100.36:157:56New Moon17Wed
18Thu12:196.26:530.27:010.36:167:55New Moon18Thu
19Fri12:376.71:076.27:370.17:500.46:177:54Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat1:236.51:536.38:200.28:380.56:187:52Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun2:096.22:396.29:010.39:250.66:197:51Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon2:565.93:266.19:420.410:130.86:207:49Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue3:445.64:146.010:230.611:020.96:217:48First Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:365.35:045.911:060.711:521.06:227:47First Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:295.15:565.811:520.76:237:45First Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:265.06:515.812:451.012:420.86:247:44First Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:234.97:475.91:401.01:350.86:257:42Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun8:195.08:416.02:350.92:300.76:267:41Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon9:105.19:296.13:270.83:240.66:277:39Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue9:575.310:146.24:160.74:150.66:287:38Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed10:405.510:556.35:030.65:050.56:297:36Full Moon31Wed
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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