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 4h 42m 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 - Dec 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:595.36:205.512:200.012:390.17:034:38Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:005.67:215.51:16-0.11:400.07:044:38Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:555.88:165.52:09-0.22:39-0.17:054:38Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:466.19:075.53:00-0.33:34-0.27:064:38Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:346.29:555.43:49-0.34:27-0.27:074:38New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:196.210:425.34:36-0.35:16-0.27:084:38New Moon6Thu
7Fri11:036.211:275.25:20-0.26:02-0.27:094:38New Moon7Fri
8Sat11:456.16:02-0.16:45-0.17:104:38New Moon8Sat
9Sun12:115.012:255.96:420.17:270.07:114:38Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:544.91:055.77:210.18:070.07:124:38Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:374.71:465.68:000.28:480.17:124:38Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:214.62:285.48:410.29:290.17:134:38Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:064.53:135.29:250.210:120.17:144:38First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:534.54:025.110:130.210:560.07:154:39First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:424.54:554.911:060.211:430.07:154:39First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:344.65:514.812:040.27:164:39First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:274.86:484.812:33-0.11:040.27:174:39Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:185.17:424.81:24-0.12:040.17:174:40Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:075.48:334.92:16-0.23:020.07:184:40Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:545.79:224.93:07-0.23:58-0.17:184:41Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:405.910:115.04:00-0.34:53-0.27:194:41Full Moon21Fri
22Sat10:276.111:015.04:52-0.35:46-0.37:194:42Full Moon22Sat
23Sun11:166.211:515.05:44-0.46:38-0.47:204:42Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:076.26:36-0.47:29-0.47:204:43Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:435.01:006.17:29-0.48:21-0.47:214:43Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:385.01:555.98:23-0.49:13-0.47:214:44Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:355.02:545.79:21-0.310:06-0.47:214:45Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:355.03:555.510:19-0.310:59-0.47:224:45Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:355.14:575.211:19-0.211:53-0.47:224:46Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:365.25:585.112:19-0.27:224:47Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon6:365.36:585.012:47-0.51:20-0.27:224:48Waning Crescent31Mon
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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