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 1h 48m 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 - Dec 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:064.912:125.76:300.17:180.17:044:38Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:424.812:425.77:060.27:540.27:054:38Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:184.71:185.77:480.28:360.27:064:38Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:544.72:005.68:300.29:240.17:074:38Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon2:364.82:485.69:180.210:060.17:084:38First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:244.83:425.510:120.211:000.07:094:38First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:245.04:425.411:120.211:540.07:094:38First Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:245.25:485.412:180.27:104:38First Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:305.46:545.412:48-0.11:240.17:114:38Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:305.87:545.41:48-0.22:24-0.17:124:38Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:246.18:545.52:42-0.33:30-0.27:134:38Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:186.49:485.63:36-0.44:24-0.47:134:38Full Moon12Mon
13Tue10:126.510:425.54:30-0.55:24-0.57:144:38Full Moon13Tue
14Wed11:006.611:365.55:24-0.56:18-0.57:154:39Full Moon14Wed
15Thu11:546.56:18-0.57:06-0.57:164:39Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:245.412:426.37:06-0.47:54-0.47:164:39Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:185.31:366.08:00-0.38:48-0.47:174:40Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun2:125.12:305.78:54-0.29:36-0.37:184:40Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:065.03:245.59:420.010:24-0.27:184:40Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:065.04:245.210:360.011:12-0.27:194:41Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:005.05:185.011:300.17:194:41Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:545.06:124.812:06-0.212:300.17:204:42Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:485.17:124.812:54-0.21:240.07:204:42Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:425.28:004.81:42-0.32:18-0.17:204:43Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:305.48:484.72:30-0.33:06-0.27:214:44Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:125.59:364.73:18-0.34:00-0.37:214:44Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:545.510:184.74:00-0.34:42-0.37:214:45New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:365.511:004.64:42-0.35:30-0.37:224:46New Moon28Wed
29Thu11:125.511:424.65:30-0.36:12-0.37:224:46New Moon29Thu
30Fri11:485.56:06-0.36:54-0.37:224:47New Moon30Fri
31Sat12:184.612:245.56:48-0.37:36-0.37:224:48Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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