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 3h 32m 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 - Nov 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:105.26:316.012:450.612:510.67:306:00Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:175.47:396.01:440.51:550.57:325:59Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:195.78:406.12:420.32:580.47:335:58Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:156.18:356.22:360.12:560.26:344:57Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:066.49:266.23:280.03:520.16:354:56Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:556.510:156.14:170.04:460.06:364:55New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:416.611:026.05:030.05:360.06:374:54New Moon7Wed
8Thu11:266.611:485.85:480.16:230.16:384:53New Moon8Thu
9Fri12:096.56:300.27:080.26:394:52Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:345.612:516.37:100.47:520.36:414:51Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:195.31:346.17:500.58:370.46:424:50Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon2:065.12:195.98:320.69:210.56:434:49Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue2:554.93:065.79:150.610:070.56:444:48First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:464.83:575.510:020.710:540.56:454:48First Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:384.84:515.410:530.611:420.56:464:47First Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:324.85:475.311:480.66:474:46First Quarter16Fri
17Sat6:264.96:425.312:320.412:450.56:484:45Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:175.17:345.41:220.31:420.46:504:45Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:045.48:235.42:110.22:370.36:514:44Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:485.79:085.42:580.13:310.26:524:43Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:295.99:525.43:450.14:230.16:534:43Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:096.110:365.44:310.05:150.16:544:42Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:506.311:205.45:170.06:050.06:554:42Full Moon23Fri
24Sat11:336.46:040.16:550.16:564:41Full Moon24Sat
25Sun12:075.312:196.46:510.17:460.16:574:41Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:565.21:096.37:420.18:380.16:584:40Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:505.12:046.28:360.29:330.16:594:40Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:495.13:066.09:340.210:280.17:004:39Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:525.14:115.810:350.211:240.17:014:39Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:565.15:165.611:370.27:024:39Third Quarter30Fri
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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