Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 6h 40m at 9:02 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:426.210:045.53:56-0.34:35-0.27:044:39Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:266.210:495.44:42-0.25:22-0.27:054:38Full Moon2Fri
3Sat11:086.111:335.25:24-0.16:06-0.17:064:38Full Moon3Sat
4Sun11:486.06:040.06:480.07:074:38Full Moon4Sun
5Mon12:165.112:275.86:430.17:280.07:074:38Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:574.91:045.77:210.18:080.17:084:38Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:394.81:425.57:590.28:480.17:094:38Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu2:214.72:225.48:390.29:290.17:104:38Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri3:044.63:055.39:240.210:110.17:114:38Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:504.63:535.110:130.210:560.07:124:38Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:394.74:475.011:070.211:450.07:134:38Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:324.85:454.912:070.27:134:38Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:265.06:464.912:36-0.11:090.17:144:38Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:205.37:435.01:30-0.12:100.07:154:39Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:115.78:365.12:24-0.23:09-0.17:164:39Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri9:016.09:285.23:18-0.34:06-0.27:164:39Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat9:506.210:195.24:12-0.35:02-0.37:174:40New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:406.311:115.35:06-0.45:56-0.47:174:40New Moon18Sun
19Mon11:316.45:59-0.46:48-0.57:184:40New Moon19Mon
20Tue12:035.312:236.36:52-0.47:40-0.57:194:41Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:575.21:176.27:45-0.48:32-0.57:194:41Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:535.22:146.08:41-0.49:24-0.57:204:42Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:515.23:135.79:37-0.310:17-0.57:204:42First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:505.24:135.410:35-0.211:09-0.47:204:43First Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:505.25:135.211:34-0.27:214:44First Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:505.36:135.112:03-0.412:33-0.27:214:44First Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:485.47:105.012:56-0.51:32-0.27:214:45Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:425.58:045.01:48-0.52:28-0.37:224:46Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:325.68:555.02:38-0.53:21-0.47:224:46Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:195.79:425.03:27-0.54:11-0.47:224:47Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat10:035.74:13-0.44:58-0.47:224:48Full Moon31Sat
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 11:44 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 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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