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 53m 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 - Feb 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:345.42:555.19:21-0.59:43-0.57:105:21Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:265.33:484.810:13-0.310:29-0.47:095:22Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:195.24:434.611:06-0.211:17-0.37:085:23Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:135.15:404.412:01-0.17:075:24Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:095.06:384.312:08-0.212:57-0.17:065:26Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:055.07:344.31:01-0.21:52-0.17:055:27Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:585.18:254.41:53-0.22:44-0.27:045:28Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:475.29:134.52:45-0.33:34-0.27:035:29Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:325.29:584.63:34-0.34:20-0.37:025:30Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:155.310:394.74:22-0.45:04-0.37:015:31New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:545.311:174.75:07-0.45:44-0.37:005:33New Moon11Sat
12Sun11:315.211:524.85:50-0.46:22-0.36:595:34New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:055.26:32-0.46:59-0.36:575:35New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:244.912:385.17:13-0.37:34-0.36:565:36Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:565.11:145.17:55-0.38:10-0.36:555:37Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:325.21:554.98:41-0.28:50-0.36:545:38Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:145.32:444.89:32-0.19:36-0.26:525:40First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:055.33:424.610:300.110:30-0.16:515:41First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:055.34:494.511:330.111:33-0.16:505:42First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:135.36:004.412:390.16:495:43First Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:265.37:094.612:41-0.11:440.06:475:44Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:345.58:124.91:48-0.22:45-0.16:465:45Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:365.79:095.22:51-0.43:43-0.36:445:46Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:325.910:025.53:50-0.54:36-0.56:435:47Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:246.010:535.74:47-0.75:26-0.66:425:49Full Moon25Sat
26Sun11:156.011:415.85:39-0.86:12-0.76:405:50Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:035.96:30-0.76:57-0.66:395:51Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:295.912:505.77:18-0.67:40-0.56:375:52Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:155.81:375.48:06-0.58:22-0.46:365:53Waning Gibbous29Wed
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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