Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 12m at 11:21 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:02 am (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Sep 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:285.18:486.02:420.82:410.76:307:33Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:185.39:366.23:340.73:340.66:317:31Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:055.410:206.34:230.64:250.56:327:30Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:485.611:026.45:110.55:150.56:337:28Full Moon4Mon
5Tue11:285.711:426.45:560.46:030.46:347:27Full Moon5Tue
6Wed12:075.96:390.46:490.46:357:25Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:206.412:446.17:200.47:350.56:367:23Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:596.41:226.28:000.48:220.56:377:22Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:406.32:026.38:410.49:110.66:387:20Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:256.22:486.49:250.410:040.76:397:19Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:165.93:406.410:140.511:010.86:407:17Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:145.74:396.411:070.66:417:15Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:185.55:456.312:020.912:060.76:427:14Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:265.46:536.31:040.91:080.76:427:12Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:345.58:006.42:070.82:120.76:437:10Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:375.79:016.63:080.63:140.66:447:09Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:345.99:566.74:050.54:120.46:457:07Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:276.210:476.74:580.35:080.46:467:06New Moon18Mon
19Tue11:176.311:366.75:480.26:000.36:477:04New Moon19Tue
20Wed12:046.46:340.26:490.46:487:02New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:226.612:496.57:170.37:350.56:497:01New Moon21Thu
22Fri1:066.41:336.47:580.48:200.66:506:59Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:506.22:156.38:370.59:040.76:516:57Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun2:355.92:586.29:160.69:490.86:526:56Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:215.63:436.09:550.710:350.96:536:54Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:105.44:305.910:360.811:230.96:546:52First Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:025.25:205.811:210.96:556:51First Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:565.06:155.712:141.012:110.96:566:49First Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:535.07:115.81:070.91:060.86:566:48First Quarter29Fri
30Sat7:495.18:075.92:010.82:030.86:576:46Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 2:11 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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