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 3h 03m 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 - Jan 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:484.61:005.57:30-0.28:12-0.37:224:49Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:304.61:365.58:12-0.29:00-0.37:234:50Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:124.72:245.49:00-0.29:42-0.37:234:51Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:004.83:185.39:54-0.110:30-0.37:234:51First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:544.94:185.110:54-0.111:24-0.37:234:52First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:545.15:245.012:000.07:234:53First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:005.26:304.912:24-0.31:06-0.17:224:54Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:065.57:364.91:24-0.42:12-0.27:224:55Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:065.78:365.02:18-0.43:12-0.37:224:56Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:006.09:305.13:18-0.54:12-0.57:224:57Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:546.110:245.14:18-0.65:06-0.67:224:58Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:486.111:185.15:12-0.66:00-0.77:214:59Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:426.16:00-0.66:48-0.77:215:00Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:125.112:305.96:54-0.67:36-0.67:215:01Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:005.11:185.77:42-0.58:24-0.67:205:02Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:485.02:065.58:30-0.49:06-0.57:205:04Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:424.93:005.29:18-0.39:54-0.47:205:05Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:304.93:484.910:06-0.210:36-0.47:195:06Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:244.84:424.711:00-0.111:18-0.37:195:07Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:184.85:364.511:48-0.17:185:08Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:124.86:304.412:06-0.312:48-0.17:175:09Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:004.97:304.41:00-0.31:42-0.27:175:10Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:545.08:184.41:48-0.32:36-0.27:165:11Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:425.29:064.42:36-0.43:24-0.37:155:13Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:245.39:484.53:24-0.44:12-0.47:155:14Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:065.410:304.54:12-0.55:00-0.47:145:15New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:485.411:124.65:00-0.55:48-0.57:135:16New Moon27Fri
28Sat11:245.511:484.75:48-0.56:30-0.57:125:17New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:005.56:30-0.57:06-0.57:125:19New Moon29Sun
30Mon12:244.812:425.57:12-0.57:48-0.57:115:20Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:064.91:245.58:00-0.58:30-0.57:105:21Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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