Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 17m at 10:59 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:12 am (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Jun 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:005.55:475.211:570.55:368:23Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:545.36:395.412:180.912:450.55:368:24Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:545.27:335.61:180.81:360.55:358:25Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon7:555.28:265.92:210.82:300.55:358:25Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:525.29:166.33:220.73:240.45:358:26Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:455.310:056.64:210.54:180.45:348:26Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:375.410:536.85:180.45:130.45:348:27New Moon7Thu
8Fri11:295.511:436.96:130.36:080.45:348:28New Moon8Fri
9Sat12:215.67:060.27:010.35:348:28New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:346.91:135.67:570.17:550.35:348:29Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:276.92:075.78:480.18:490.35:348:29Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:216.73:035.79:390.19:450.45:348:30Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:176.54:015.810:300.110:420.45:348:30Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:166.25:005.911:220.111:400.55:348:31First Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:166.05:586.012:130.15:348:31First Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:155.76:576.112:400.51:050.15:348:31First Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:155.57:536.31:390.51:580.25:348:32Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:135.48:466.42:380.52:500.25:348:32Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:075.49:366.53:340.43:400.35:348:32Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:585.410:226.54:270.34:280.35:348:33Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:465.411:066.55:180.35:150.45:348:33Full Moon21Thu
22Fri11:325.411:486.46:040.35:590.55:358:33Full Moon22Fri
23Sat12:165.36:470.36:410.65:358:33Full Moon23Sat
24Sun12:276.312:585.27:280.37:200.65:358:33Full Moon24Sun
25Mon1:056.21:375.28:060.47:590.75:368:33Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:416.12:165.28:430.48:370.75:368:33Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:166.02:535.29:200.49:170.85:368:33Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:515.83:305.29:560.410:010.85:378:33Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:305.74:115.310:340.410:500.85:378:33Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:155.54:565.511:140.411:440.95:388:33Third Quarter30Sat
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 1:35 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (66% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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