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 5h 18m 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 - Mar 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:435.61:075.67:46-0.58:08-0.46:345:54Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:285.71:565.48:37-0.48:55-0.36:335:55Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:185.72:515.29:32-0.29:46-0.26:315:56Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:135.63:515.010:31-0.110:41-0.16:305:57First Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:155.54:564.811:320.011:410.06:285:58First Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:215.56:034.812:360.16:266:00First Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:305.57:094.912:440.01:380.06:256:01Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:355.68:095.11:47-0.12:38-0.16:236:02Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:335.79:045.32:46-0.23:33-0.36:226:03Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:265.89:555.53:43-0.34:25-0.46:206:04Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:155.910:425.64:35-0.45:13-0.46:196:05Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:025.86:25-0.46:57-0.47:177:06Full Moon12Sun
13Mon12:275.712:465.87:10-0.47:37-0.37:167:07Full Moon13Mon
14Tue1:105.71:295.67:54-0.38:16-0.27:147:08Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:515.62:115.48:36-0.28:53-0.17:127:09Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:325.52:535.29:18-0.19:290.17:117:10Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:125.43:385.010:000.010:070.17:097:11Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:545.34:254.710:450.110:470.27:087:12Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:395.25:154.611:320.211:330.37:067:13Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:285.16:104.512:240.37:047:14Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:235.17:074.512:250.31:200.37:037:15Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:225.18:034.61:220.32:160.37:017:16Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:205.28:564.82:220.23:110.27:007:17Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:125.49:435.13:200.14:040.16:587:18Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:015.610:285.44:150.04:540.06:567:19Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:475.811:115.75:09-0.25:42-0.16:557:20New Moon26Sun
27Mon11:325.911:545.96:01-0.36:28-0.26:537:21New Moon27Mon
28Tue12:185.96:52-0.37:13-0.26:527:22New Moon28Tue
29Wed12:376.21:045.97:41-0.47:58-0.26:507:23New Moon29Wed
30Thu1:226.31:525.88:32-0.38:45-0.16:487:24Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri2:096.32:445.69:25-0.29:340.06:477:25Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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