Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 45m at 11:57 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:505.51:056.17:220.47:580.57:316:00New Moon1Tue
2Wed1:285.31:396.07:570.58:380.57:325:59Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:045.22:115.98:320.69:190.67:335:58Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:415.02:445.99:090.610:020.67:345:57Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:214.93:245.89:510.610:480.67:355:56Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:064.93:135.89:400.610:370.66:374:54First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:594.94:115.710:350.611:300.56:384:53First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:585.05:145.711:370.66:394:52First Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:005.36:205.812:260.412:410.56:404:52Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:005.67:225.91:220.31:450.46:414:51Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:556.08:196.02:170.12:460.26:424:50Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:486.49:136.13:100.03:450.06:434:49Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:386.710:056.14:03-0.14:43-0.16:454:48Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:286.910:586.14:55-0.25:38-0.26:464:47Full Moon14Mon
15Tue11:196.911:505.95:47-0.26:32-0.26:474:46Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:106.96:37-0.17:25-0.16:484:46Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:445.81:036.77:290.08:18-0.16:494:45Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:395.61:586.48:220.19:120.06:504:44Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:365.42:566.19:160.210:050.16:514:44Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:365.33:555.910:120.310:580.16:524:43Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:355.24:545.611:080.411:510.16:534:42Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:345.35:535.512:050.46:554:42Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:315.46:505.412:430.11:020.36:564:41Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:255.57:445.41:340.01:570.26:574:41Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:145.78:335.42:22-0.12:490.16:584:40Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:005.89:195.43:08-0.13:390.06:594:40Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:435.910:035.33:52-0.14:260.07:004:40New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:245.910:455.24:340.05:120.07:014:39New Moon28Mon
29Tue11:035.911:265.05:150.05:550.07:024:39New Moon29Tue
30Wed11:385.85:540.16:360.17:034:39New Moon30Wed
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 2:50 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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