Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : 8:30 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 28m at 1:51 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Apr 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:565.98:315.62:150.13:010.15:466:25Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:546.19:256.03:16-0.13:56-0.15:456:26Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:496.310:166.34:15-0.34:48-0.35:436:27New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:416.311:066.55:11-0.45:37-0.35:426:28New Moon4Wed
5Thu11:336.311:556.66:04-0.56:25-0.35:406:29New Moon5Thu
6Fri12:236.16:56-0.57:11-0.25:386:30Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:446.61:145.97:47-0.47:58-0.15:376:31Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:336.42:065.68:39-0.28:460.15:356:32Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:246.23:015.49:310.09:360.35:346:33Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:186.03:575.110:240.210:270.55:326:34First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:145.74:555.011:180.311:210.65:316:35First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:135.55:545.012:120.45:296:36First Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:135.46:525.112:170.61:060.45:286:37First Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:105.47:455.21:130.51:580.35:266:38Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:045.58:355.42:080.42:470.25:256:39Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:525.59:205.62:590.33:330.25:236:40Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:375.610:025.83:490.24:160.25:226:41Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:195.510:415.84:360.14:570.25:206:42Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:595.511:175.95:210.15:360.35:196:43Full Moon19Thu
20Fri11:365.411:495.96:030.16:120.35:176:44Full Moon20Fri
21Sat12:115.36:450.26:480.45:166:45Full Moon21Sat
22Sun12:196.012:465.27:260.37:240.55:156:46Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:506.01:235.18:090.38:020.55:136:47Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:276.12:055.18:550.48:460.65:126:48Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:116.12:575.09:450.59:390.65:116:49Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:056.03:575.010:400.510:390.75:096:50Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:085.95:025.111:380.511:450.65:086:51Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:195.86:095.312:380.45:076:52Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:305.98:135.712:530.52:370.36:057:53Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:356.09:116.12:580.43:340.26:047:54Waning Crescent30Mon
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 5:10 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 91% 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 (91% 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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