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 : 9:02 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 53m at 1:58 am (6.1 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 - Jan 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:445.711:114.84:56-0.45:42-0.47:234:49Full Moon1Sun
2Mon11:245.611:524.75:38-0.36:23-0.37:234:49Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:025.56:17-0.27:02-0.37:234:50Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:324.612:385.46:55-0.27:40-0.27:234:51Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:094.51:125.27:32-0.28:17-0.27:234:52Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:464.51:475.18:11-0.18:55-0.27:234:53Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:234.52:255.08:53-0.19:34-0.27:234:54Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:034.53:094.99:41-0.110:16-0.27:234:55Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:484.64:014.810:340.011:02-0.37:224:56Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:404.75:014.611:340.011:55-0.37:224:57Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:394.96:074.612:390.07:224:58Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:415.17:124.612:53-0.31:45-0.17:224:59Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:415.48:124.71:54-0.32:47-0.27:215:00Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:375.79:084.92:53-0.43:48-0.47:215:01Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:326.010:035.03:52-0.54:45-0.67:215:02New Moon15Sun
16Mon10:256.210:575.14:49-0.75:39-0.77:205:03New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:196.211:505.25:44-0.86:31-0.87:205:04New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:116.26:37-0.87:21-0.87:195:05Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:425.31:046.17:30-0.88:10-0.87:195:07Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:365.31:585.88:23-0.79:00-0.87:185:08Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:305.32:535.59:18-0.69:50-0.77:185:09Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:265.23:495.310:13-0.510:39-0.67:175:10First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:225.24:465.011:09-0.411:30-0.67:175:11First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:195.15:444.812:06-0.37:165:12First Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:165.16:424.712:22-0.51:03-0.27:155:13Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:125.27:384.61:14-0.42:00-0.37:145:15Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:045.38:294.72:05-0.42:53-0.37:145:16Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:525.39:184.72:55-0.43:43-0.47:135:17Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:385.410:044.73:43-0.54:31-0.47:125:18Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:215.410:474.74:29-0.55:15-0.57:115:19Full Moon30Mon
31Tue11:015.411:284.75:13-0.45:56-0.47:105:21Full Moon31Tue
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 5:30 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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