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 5h 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 - Jan 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:315.57:524.91:39-0.52:17-0.37:224:48Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:225.78:444.92:30-0.53:12-0.37:224:49Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:105.79:334.83:19-0.54:04-0.47:234:50Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:565.810:204.84:07-0.44:53-0.47:234:51New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:395.711:044.74:52-0.35:38-0.47:234:52New Moon5Sat
6Sun11:215.611:474.65:35-0.36:20-0.37:234:53New Moon6Sun
7Mon12:005.56:15-0.27:00-0.27:224:54New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:294.512:395.46:53-0.17:38-0.27:224:55Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:084.41:165.27:31-0.18:16-0.27:224:56Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:464.41:535.18:10-0.18:53-0.27:224:57Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:254.32:324.98:510.09:31-0.27:224:58Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:054.43:154.89:380.010:12-0.27:224:59First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:484.44:044.610:290.010:56-0.27:215:00First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:374.55:014.511:270.111:45-0.27:215:01First Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:324.76:034.412:300.17:215:02First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:324.97:064.412:40-0.21:350.07:205:03Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:305.28:054.51:38-0.32:38-0.17:205:04Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:255.59:004.62:37-0.33:38-0.37:195:05Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:195.89:534.83:35-0.44:35-0.47:195:06Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:116.010:464.94:33-0.55:29-0.67:185:07Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:046.111:385.05:28-0.76:20-0.77:185:09Full Moon21Mon
22Tue11:576.16:21-0.87:10-0.77:175:10Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:305.112:496.17:14-0.88:00-0.87:165:11Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:235.21:435.98:08-0.88:49-0.77:165:12Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:175.22:385.69:03-0.79:39-0.77:155:13Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:135.23:345.39:59-0.510:29-0.67:145:14Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:095.24:325.010:56-0.411:20-0.57:145:16Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:075.25:314.811:54-0.37:135:17Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:055.26:304.612:13-0.512:53-0.27:125:18Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:025.37:284.61:06-0.41:52-0.27:115:19Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:565.38:214.61:59-0.42:47-0.37:105:20Waning Crescent31Thu
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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