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 : 11:57 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 39m at 5:02 am (5.8 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 - May 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:436.44:295.411:020.211:080.56:027:56First Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:456.25:315.411:580.26:017:57First Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:495.96:335.412:070.512:550.36:007:58First Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:535.87:345.61:070.51:520.25:587:59First Quarter4Thu
5Fri7:545.78:315.82:080.52:460.25:578:00Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:515.89:236.13:060.43:370.15:568:01Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:425.810:106.24:000.34:250.15:558:02Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:295.810:546.44:510.25:100.15:548:03Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:145.711:366.45:400.15:520.25:538:04Full Moon9Tue
10Wed11:575.66:250.16:320.35:528:05Full Moon10Wed
11Thu12:166.412:395.57:070.27:090.45:518:06Full Moon11Thu
12Fri12:536.31:195.47:480.27:450.55:508:07Full Moon12Fri
13Sat1:286.21:585.28:270.38:200.65:498:07Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:026.12:375.19:060.48:560.75:488:08Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:356.03:165.09:470.49:350.75:478:09Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue3:115.93:595.010:290.510:200.75:468:10Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed3:535.84:455.011:140.511:110.75:458:11Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:445.75:385.112:020.55:458:12Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:435.76:355.312:090.712:540.55:448:13Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:475.67:335.61:120.71:490.45:438:14Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun7:525.78:295.92:160.62:450.45:428:15Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:525.89:226.33:190.53:390.35:428:16Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:475.910:126.74:200.34:330.25:418:16Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:405.911:026.95:180.15:270.25:408:17New Moon24Wed
25Thu11:336.011:527.16:150.06:190.25:408:18New Moon25Thu
26Fri12:275.97:09-0.17:110.25:398:19New Moon26Fri
27Sat12:437.11:205.98:02-0.18:030.35:388:20Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:357.02:155.88:550.08:570.35:388:21Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon2:306.83:135.79:480.09:520.45:378:21Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:276.54:125.610:410.110:480.55:378:22Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed4:266.25:115.611:340.211:450.65:368:23First Quarter31Wed
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 8:29 am — 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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