Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:17 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 39m at 5:44 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Oct 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:196.36:410.47:000.56:596:44New Moon1Sat
2Sun12:356.112:586.27:190.57:420.67:006:42New Moon2Sun
3Mon1:145.91:356.27:550.68:220.77:016:41Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:535.72:116.18:290.79:020.87:026:39Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:325.52:466.09:030.79:440.97:036:38Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:125.33:235.99:400.810:290.97:046:36Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:555.14:055.810:210.811:170.97:056:34First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:445.04:555.811:100.87:056:33First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:405.05:535.812:090.912:050.87:066:31First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:395.16:565.91:050.91:060.87:076:30First Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:395.37:586.02:020.82:090.77:096:28Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:355.68:556.22:580.63:100.57:106:27Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:266.09:476.43:510.44:090.47:116:25Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:156.310:376.64:420.35:060.27:126:24Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:036.711:276.65:330.26:010.17:136:22Full Moon15Sat
16Sun11:516.96:220.16:550.17:146:21Full Moon16Sun
17Mon12:176.512:397.07:110.17:480.17:156:19Full Moon17Mon
18Tue1:086.41:297.07:590.18:420.27:166:18Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:006.22:216.98:500.29:370.37:176:17Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:565.93:176.79:430.310:330.47:186:15Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:555.74:176.410:380.511:290.57:196:14Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:575.55:196.211:350.57:206:12Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:595.56:226.112:260.512:340.67:216:11Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:015.57:246.01:230.51:330.67:226:10Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:005.78:216.02:180.42:310.57:236:09Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:545.99:136.03:100.33:260.47:246:07Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:436.010:016.03:590.24:170.37:256:06Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:296.210:466.04:450.25:060.37:266:05Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:116.211:295.95:270.25:530.37:286:03New Moon29Sat
30Sun11:526.26:080.26:360.37:296:02New Moon30Sun
31Mon12:105.712:306.26:460.37:180.47:306:01New Moon31Mon
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 9:00 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 48% 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 (48% 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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