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 2h 04m at 10:17 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 3:52 pm (6.0 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 - Oct 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:005.46:256.012:250.812:300.86:586:45First Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:005.37:246.01:200.81:250.86:596:44First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:575.58:196.02:130.72:210.87:006:42Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:505.69:106.03:040.63:140.77:016:40Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:385.89:576.13:510.54:050.67:026:39Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:226.010:406.14:360.44:530.57:036:37Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:046.111:216.05:180.45:390.57:046:36Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:426.15:580.46:240.57:056:34Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:005.812:176.16:360.57:060.67:066:32Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:375.712:506.17:120.67:480.77:076:31Full Moon10Thu
11Fri1:115.61:206.27:480.68:300.87:086:29Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:465.51:516.28:240.79:130.87:096:28Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:225.42:296.29:020.710:000.97:106:26Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:065.33:166.29:480.710:520.97:116:25Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:595.24:126.110:420.711:470.97:126:23Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:015.25:166.111:440.87:136:22Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:075.36:276.112:450.912:490.77:146:21Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:145.67:366.21:450.71:560.67:156:19Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:175.98:396.32:430.53:000.47:166:18Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:146.39:366.43:380.34:010.37:176:16Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:076.710:296.54:310.24:590.17:186:15New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:576.911:216.45:230.15:550.07:196:13New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:477.16:130.06:490.07:206:12New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:126.312:367.17:010.17:400.17:216:11New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:026.11:246.97:480.28:300.27:236:09Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:525.92:146.78:350.39:200.47:246:08Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:445.72:046.48:230.59:110.56:255:07Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:385.42:576.29:130.610:010.66:265:06First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:335.33:525.910:040.710:510.66:275:04First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:295.24:495.710:560.811:420.66:285:03First Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:265.25:465.611:500.86:295:02First Quarter31Thu
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 1:04 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 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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