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 1h 59m 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 - Sep 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:415.15:035.811:130.76:317:33First Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:365.05:585.812:091.012:050.76:327:31First Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:375.07:005.91:071.01:040.76:327:30First Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:395.18:016.12:070.92:070.76:337:28Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:385.38:586.33:060.83:080.66:347:26Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:315.79:516.64:010.64:070.46:357:25Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:216.010:416.84:540.45:040.36:367:23Full Moon7Wed
8Thu11:106.311:316.95:450.36:000.26:377:22Full Moon8Thu
9Fri11:586.66:340.16:540.16:387:20Full Moon9Fri
10Sat12:216.912:476.87:220.17:470.16:397:18Full Moon10Sat
11Sun1:116.81:376.98:090.18:400.26:407:17Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon2:026.52:286.88:580.29:350.36:417:15Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue2:566.33:236.79:480.310:310.56:427:14Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed3:546.04:216.610:410.411:280.66:437:12Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:545.75:226.411:360.56:437:10Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:565.66:246.312:260.712:330.66:447:09Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat6:585.57:266.21:250.71:310.66:457:07Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:595.68:246.22:230.62:290.66:467:05Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:555.89:176.33:170.53:240.66:477:04Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue9:455.910:056.34:080.44:160.56:487:02Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:326.110:506.34:550.45:050.56:497:00New Moon21Wed
22Thu11:166.211:326.35:380.45:510.56:506:59New Moon22Thu
23Fri11:586.26:190.46:350.56:516:57New Moon23Fri
24Sat12:136.112:366.26:570.57:160.66:526:56New Moon24Sat
25Sun12:516.01:126.17:320.57:560.76:536:54Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon1:285.81:466.18:060.68:350.86:546:52Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue2:035.62:186.08:400.79:160.96:556:51Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed2:395.42:506.09:140.79:590.96:566:49Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu3:175.33:286.09:520.810:471.06:576:47Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri4:025.24:166.010:380.811:391.06:586:46First 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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