Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 27m at 8:37 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 1:57 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Jan 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:234.512:285.66:54-0.27:49-0.27:224:49Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:024.51:095.67:38-0.28:32-0.27:234:50Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:454.61:555.58:26-0.29:17-0.27:234:51Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:334.72:465.49:18-0.210:04-0.27:234:51Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:264.83:435.210:16-0.110:54-0.37:234:52Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:255.04:455.011:18-0.111:47-0.37:234:53Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:265.15:514.812:240.07:224:54Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:305.36:584.712:44-0.31:30-0.17:224:55Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:315.68:004.71:43-0.32:34-0.27:224:56Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:295.88:584.72:41-0.33:35-0.37:224:57Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:235.99:524.73:38-0.44:33-0.47:224:58New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:165.910:464.84:33-0.45:27-0.47:214:59New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:075.911:374.75:26-0.46:17-0.57:215:00New Moon13Wed
14Thu11:565.86:16-0.47:04-0.47:215:01New Moon14Thu
15Fri12:264.712:445.67:03-0.37:49-0.47:205:02Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:154.71:315.47:50-0.28:32-0.37:205:04Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:034.62:195.28:36-0.19:14-0.37:205:05Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:514.63:085.09:230.09:56-0.27:195:06Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:404.63:584.710:120.010:38-0.27:195:07First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:304.64:504.511:020.111:21-0.27:185:08First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:214.65:454.311:560.17:175:09First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:134.76:414.212:07-0.212:530.17:175:10First Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:064.87:354.212:57-0.21:490.07:165:11Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:565.08:264.21:47-0.22:44-0.17:155:13Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:435.19:134.32:38-0.23:37-0.27:155:14Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:275.39:584.33:29-0.34:27-0.37:145:15Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:095.410:404.44:18-0.45:14-0.37:135:16Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:505.511:214.55:06-0.45:59-0.47:125:17Full Moon28Thu
29Fri11:315.65:53-0.56:42-0.47:125:19Full Moon29Fri
30Sat12:004.712:125.66:39-0.57:24-0.47:115:20Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:414.812:555.67:25-0.58:07-0.47:105:21Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 11:17 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 9% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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