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 : 11:02 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 54m at 4:12 am (5.5 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 - Nov 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:246.811:565.75:520.36:430.36:305:01Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:136.86:410.37:360.36:315:00Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:485.61:056.77:330.48:310.46:324:59Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:445.42:026.58:290.49:260.56:334:58Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:445.33:046.29:270.510:230.56:344:57Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:485.34:096.010:270.511:190.46:354:56Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:525.35:145.811:280.56:364:55Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:555.56:175.712:150.412:300.56:384:54Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:555.77:165.71:100.21:300.46:394:53Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:496.08:095.72:020.12:270.36:404:52Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:396.28:585.72:510.13:210.26:414:51Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:256.39:445.63:370.14:120.26:424:50New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:086.410:295.54:220.15:000.26:434:49New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:506.311:125.45:040.25:440.26:444:48New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:296.211:545.25:440.36:260.36:464:47New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:076.16:210.47:070.46:474:47Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:355.112:446.06:580.57:460.46:484:46Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:154.91:215.87:350.58:260.56:494:45Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:554.81:595.78:130.59:070.56:504:44Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:374.72:415.68:560.59:500.56:514:44First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:224.73:285.49:450.510:340.46:524:43First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:114.84:205.310:380.511:220.46:534:43First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:034.95:185.211:360.56:544:42First Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:585.16:195.212:120.312:390.46:564:41Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:535.47:175.21:040.21:410.46:574:41Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:465.88:125.31:570.12:420.26:584:40Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:366.19:055.32:500.13:410.16:594:40Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:256.49:575.33:440.04:390.07:004:40Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:156.610:495.34:380.05:34-0.17:014:39Full Moon29Tue
30Wed11:076.611:415.35:32-0.16:28-0.17:024:39Full Moon30Wed
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 7:37 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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