Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 5h 27m at 10:04 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:20 am (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Apr 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:275.76:065.112:300.15:476:25Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:325.67:085.312:430.21:280.15:456:26Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:325.68:045.51:430.22:230.05:446:27Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:265.78:555.72:400.13:14-0.15:426:28Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:165.89:415.93:330.04:02-0.15:406:29Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:025.810:256.04:23-0.14:46-0.15:396:30New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:455.711:066.05:09-0.15:270.05:376:31New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:275.611:456.05:52-0.16:050.15:366:32New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:075.56:330.06:400.25:346:33New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:215.912:475.37:130.17:150.35:336:34Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:565.81:255.27:520.27:490.35:316:35Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:285.82:045.08:320.38:240.45:306:36Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:025.72:464.99:140.39:040.45:286:37Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:405.63:324.89:590.49:510.55:276:38First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:275.54:234.810:490.510:450.55:256:39First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:225.55:204.911:430.511:460.55:246:40First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:265.46:205.112:400.45:226:41First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:325.57:175.412:510.41:370.45:216:42Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:345.78:105.81:540.32:320.35:196:43Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:305.99:006.22:550.23:250.15:186:44Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:226.09:496.53:530.04:170.05:166:45Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:146.110:386.84:49-0.25:080.05:156:46Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:056.111:276.95:44-0.35:570.05:146:47Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:576.06:37-0.36:470.05:126:48Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:176.912:505.97:30-0.27:380.15:116:49Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:086.82:455.79:23-0.19:310.26:107:50Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:036.63:435.610:180.010:260.46:087:51Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:026.34:435.411:130.111:230.56:077:52Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:036.05:445.412:080.26:067:53Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:055.86:455.512:210.51:040.26:047:54Third Quarter30Thu
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 12:42 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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