Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:09 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 43m at 5:46 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Aug 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:236.21:515.58:270.58:300.76:028:15Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:586.12:265.79:020.49:150.86:028:14Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:365.93:065.89:380.410:040.86:038:13Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:205.73:526.010:170.510:590.96:048:12Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:125.54:456.111:020.56:058:11Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:135.25:466.112:021.011:55 AM0.66:068:09Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:225.06:546.21:091.112:580.76:078:08Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:354.98:046.32:181.12:070.76:088:07Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:435.09:096.53:240.93:150.76:098:06Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:455.210:086.64:250.74:180.66:108:05Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:415.511:036.85:220.55:180.56:118:03New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:355.711:566.86:150.36:140.46:128:02New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:275.97:030.27:070.36:138:01New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:456.71:176.07:480.27:570.46:147:59Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:336.52:056.18:320.28:460.56:157:58Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:206.22:526.19:140.39:350.76:157:57Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:075.93:406.19:550.410:250.86:167:55Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:575.64:296.010:370.611:150.96:177:54First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:495.35:195.911:200.76:187:53First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:445.06:125.912:071.012:050.86:197:51First Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:414.97:075.81:021.012:550.86:207:50First Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:394.88:035.91:571.01:490.96:217:48Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:354.98:566.02:520.92:430.86:227:47Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:265.09:446.13:440.83:360.76:237:45Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:125.210:286.24:330.74:270.76:247:44Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:555.311:096.35:190.65:150.66:257:42Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:345.511:476.36:010.66:020.66:267:41Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:115.76:410.56:470.66:277:39Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:236.212:465.87:190.57:300.66:287:38Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:586.21:206.07:550.58:150.76:287:36Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon1:356.01:576.28:310.59:010.86:297:35Waning Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8551762)

Common Questions About Delaware City, DE Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Delaware City, DE?

The lowest tide this week in Delaware City, DE is 0.2 ft on Thursday, Aug 13 at 7:03 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Delaware City, DE?

The highest tide this week in Delaware City, DE is 6.8 ft on Wednesday, Aug 12 at 11:56 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Delaware City, DE today?

Slack tide in Delaware City, DE is approximately 9:27 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 time is high tide in Delaware City, DE today?

High tides in Delaware City, DE today: 5:13 am (5.2 ft), 5:46 pm (6.1 ft). The 5:46 pm high of 6.1 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Delaware City, DE today?

Low tides in Delaware City, DE today: 12:02 am (1.0 ft), 11:55 am (0.6 ft).

What is the tidal range in Delaware City, DE today?

Today's tidal range in Delaware City, DE is 5.5 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 5.6 ft, so today's swing is typical.

What is the moon phase in Delaware City, DE tonight?

Tonight the moon over Delaware City, DE is Third Quarter (44% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

What type of tides does Delaware City, DE have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Delaware City, DE has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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