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 2h 18m at 11:08 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:48 pm (5.6 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 - Oct 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:065.44:256.310:540.811:591.06:586:45Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:115.35:316.211:550.86:596:43Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:215.36:436.21:011.01:020.87:006:42Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu7:305.47:536.32:040.82:080.77:016:40Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:345.78:566.53:040.63:120.67:026:38Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:326.19:536.74:000.44:120.47:036:37Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:256.410:456.74:540.35:090.37:046:35New Moon7Sun
8Mon11:156.611:356.75:440.26:030.27:056:34New Moon8Mon
9Tue12:036.76:310.16:540.27:066:32New Moon9Tue
10Wed12:246.512:506.87:160.27:430.37:076:31New Moon10Wed
11Thu1:116.31:356.77:590.38:310.47:086:29Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:586.12:206.58:420.59:180.67:096:28Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:465.83:076.39:240.610:060.77:106:26Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun3:365.53:556.110:080.810:550.87:116:25Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:285.34:466.010:540.811:440.87:126:23First Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:235.15:405.811:420.97:136:22First Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:195.06:375.712:350.812:340.97:146:20First Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:155.17:335.71:270.81:290.87:156:19First Quarter18Thu
19Fri8:095.28:275.82:180.72:250.77:166:17Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:595.49:165.93:080.53:180.67:176:16Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:455.610:015.93:550.44:100.57:186:15Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:265.810:436.04:400.45:000.47:196:13Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:056.011:235.95:240.35:490.47:216:12Full Moon23Tue
24Wed11:426.26:060.36:370.47:226:10Full Moon24Wed
25Thu12:025.912:186.36:470.47:230.47:236:09Full Moon25Thu
26Fri12:425.812:556.47:280.48:100.57:246:08Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:235.71:356.58:100.58:590.57:256:07Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:085.52:206.58:550.59:520.67:266:05Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon2:595.43:136.49:470.610:480.77:276:04Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:585.24:146.210:450.611:450.77:286:03Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:035.25:216.111:470.77:296:02Third 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 1:58 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 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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