Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 02m at 11:20 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 5:19 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Jun 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:376.21:125.07:450.57:290.75:368:23New Moon1Sun
2Mon1:096.21:494.98:250.58:060.85:368:24Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:416.22:264.99:070.68:460.85:368:24Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed2:186.13:064.99:490.69:310.85:358:25Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:016.13:525.010:340.610:220.85:358:26Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:526.04:455.111:200.611:190.85:358:26First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:495.95:425.312:100.55:348:27First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:525.86:435.612:210.81:030.55:348:28First Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:585.77:436.01:270.71:580.45:348:28Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:035.78:406.42:330.62:530.45:348:29Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:045.79:346.73:370.53:480.35:348:29Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:015.710:267.04:380.34:420.35:348:30Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:565.611:187.15:370.25:370.45:348:30Full Moon13Fri
14Sat11:505.66:330.16:300.45:348:30Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:097.012:445.57:260.17:220.55:348:31Full Moon15Sun
16Mon1:016.91:375.48:180.28:130.65:348:31Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:526.72:315.39:080.39:050.75:348:32Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:456.43:265.39:570.49:580.85:348:32Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:396.14:215.210:460.410:510.95:348:32Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:345.85:165.311:330.511:440.95:348:33Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:295.66:115.412:200.55:348:33Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:255.47:055.512:390.91:070.55:358:33Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:215.27:585.71:350.91:540.55:358:33Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue8:165.28:475.92:310.82:410.55:358:33Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:085.19:336.03:250.73:270.55:368:33Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:565.110:166.24:170.64:120.55:368:33Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:425.010:566.25:070.54:570.65:368:34Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:265.011:356.35:540.45:410.65:378:34New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:085.06:390.46:250.65:378:34New Moon29Sun
30Mon12:126.312:475.07:220.47:070.75:378:33New Moon30Mon
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 2:19 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 46% 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 is the moon phase in Delaware City, DE tonight?

Tonight the moon over Delaware City, DE is First Quarter (46% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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