Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : 9:15 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 37m at 2:26 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - May 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:245.84:115.010:320.410:230.76:027:56Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:075.64:594.911:170.511:120.76:017:57First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:555.55:514.912:050.56:007:58First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:515.46:455.012:060.712:560.55:597:59First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:515.47:405.21:050.71:490.55:578:00First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:515.48:325.52:060.62:420.45:568:01Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:475.59:205.93:060.53:340.35:558:01Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:385.710:066.24:040.34:250.35:548:02Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:285.810:516.55:000.25:150.25:538:03Full Moon9Mon
10Tue11:175.811:376.85:550.16:050.25:528:04Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:065.86:480.06:550.25:518:05Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:246.912:565.87:400.07:440.25:508:06Full Moon12Thu
13Fri1:136.91:495.78:320.08:360.35:498:07Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:046.82:445.79:250.09:300.45:488:08Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:006.63:435.610:190.110:270.55:478:09Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:596.44:445.611:140.211:250.55:468:10Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:026.25:465.612:090.25:458:11Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:056.06:475.712:250.51:050.25:458:12Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:085.87:475.91:260.52:000.25:448:13Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:085.88:426.12:260.42:530.15:438:14Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:025.89:336.33:230.33:430.15:428:14Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:535.810:196.54:170.24:310.15:428:15Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:405.811:036.55:080.25:160.25:418:16New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:265.711:456.55:560.25:590.35:408:17New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:105.66:410.26:400.45:408:18New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:246.412:525.57:230.27:180.55:398:19New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:026.31:345.38:030.37:550.65:388:19Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:386.22:145.28:420.48:320.75:388:20Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:126.12:545.19:210.49:100.75:378:21Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:476.03:355.110:010.59:520.75:378:22Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue3:265.84:195.110:430.510:390.75:368:23Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 5:50 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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