Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 5h 26m at 8:27 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 1:51 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Feb 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:405.34:034.910:27-0.410:47-0.57:085:23Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:355.24:594.711:21-0.211:37-0.47:075:24Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:305.15:574.512:17-0.27:065:25Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:275.16:544.512:28-0.31:13-0.27:055:26Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:225.17:494.51:21-0.32:08-0.27:045:27Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:135.28:394.62:13-0.32:59-0.37:035:28Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:015.39:274.73:03-0.43:48-0.47:025:30Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:465.310:114.73:51-0.44:34-0.47:015:31New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:285.310:524.84:37-0.45:17-0.47:005:32New Moon9Wed
10Thu11:075.311:304.85:21-0.55:57-0.46:595:33New Moon10Thu
11Fri11:435.36:03-0.46:35-0.46:575:34New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:054.812:175.26:43-0.47:11-0.46:565:36Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:364.912:505.27:24-0.37:46-0.36:555:37Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:075.01:255.18:05-0.38:23-0.36:545:38Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:425.12:065.08:50-0.29:03-0.36:535:39Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:255.22:544.99:40-0.19:48-0.26:515:40First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:155.33:524.710:370.010:42-0.26:505:41First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:155.34:584.611:400.111:44-0.16:495:42First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:235.36:094.612:470.16:475:44First Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:345.47:174.712:51-0.21:510.06:465:45Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:415.68:185.01:57-0.32:52-0.26:455:46Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:425.89:155.33:00-0.43:50-0.46:435:47Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:386.010:095.63:59-0.64:44-0.66:425:48Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:316.111:005.84:55-0.75:35-0.76:405:49Full Moon24Thu
25Fri11:226.111:505.95:49-0.86:22-0.76:395:50Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:126.06:39-0.87:08-0.76:375:51Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:385.91:005.87:29-0.77:53-0.66:365:52Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:265.81:495.58:18-0.58:38-0.46:355:54Waning Gibbous28Mon
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 11:09 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 91% 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 Waning Gibbous (91% 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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