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 3h 13m 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 - Jan 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:165.31:355.97:59-0.68:41-0.67:224:48Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:105.32:295.78:53-0.59:30-0.67:234:49Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:055.33:245.49:47-0.410:19-0.57:234:50Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:005.34:205.110:42-0.311:08-0.57:234:50Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:565.25:174.811:38-0.211:58-0.47:234:51Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:525.26:144.612:35-0.17:234:52Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:475.37:114.612:49-0.41:31-0.17:234:53Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:405.38:044.51:39-0.32:26-0.27:234:54Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:295.48:534.62:29-0.33:17-0.37:234:55Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:155.49:404.63:17-0.34:06-0.37:224:56Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:595.410:244.64:04-0.34:52-0.37:224:57New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:405.411:064.54:49-0.35:34-0.37:224:58New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:195.411:454.55:31-0.36:14-0.37:224:59New Moon13Fri
14Sat11:555.36:11-0.36:52-0.37:215:00New Moon14Sat
15Sun12:204.512:285.26:51-0.37:28-0.37:215:01Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:534.61:015.27:30-0.28:04-0.37:215:02Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:254.71:365.18:10-0.28:40-0.37:205:03Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:014.82:165.08:55-0.19:19-0.37:205:05Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu2:434.93:054.89:46-0.110:02-0.37:195:06First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:335.04:014.610:440.010:53-0.37:195:07First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:315.15:074.511:490.111:52-0.27:185:08First Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:375.26:184.412:560.17:185:09First Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:465.37:254.512:57-0.32:03-0.17:175:10Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:515.68:274.72:03-0.33:05-0.27:165:11Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:505.89:244.93:06-0.54:04-0.47:165:13Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:476.010:195.14:05-0.64:59-0.67:155:14Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:416.111:125.35:02-0.85:50-0.87:145:15Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:336.15:56-0.96:39-0.87:145:16Full Moon28Sat
29Sun12:035.412:246.06:48-0.97:26-0.87:135:17Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:545.51:135.77:39-0.88:12-0.87:125:18Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:445.52:045.58:30-0.68:57-0.77:115:20Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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