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 2h 09m 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 - May 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:275.65:115.011:260.511:270.86:017:56Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:195.56:045.012:130.56:007:57Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:145.36:585.112:210.81:030.55:597:58Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:125.37:525.21:180.71:540.55:587:59Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:085.38:415.52:160.62:450.45:578:00Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:595.49:275.83:130.53:350.45:568:01Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:475.410:106.04:080.44:230.35:558:02Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:335.510:516.35:010.35:110.35:538:03New Moon8Sun
9Mon11:185.611:326.55:530.25:580.35:528:04New Moon9Mon
10Tue12:025.66:430.16:440.35:518:05New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:146.612:485.67:320.17:310.35:508:06New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:586.71:365.68:210.18:200.45:498:07Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:456.72:275.69:120.29:120.45:488:08Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:376.63:235.510:050.210:080.55:488:09Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:346.44:235.510:590.211:060.55:478:10First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:366.25:255.611:530.25:468:11First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:416.06:275.812:070.512:490.25:458:12First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:465.97:296.01:090.51:450.25:448:13First Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:495.88:276.22:110.42:400.15:438:14Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:475.89:206.53:110.33:330.15:438:14Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:415.810:096.64:070.24:240.15:428:15Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:315.810:566.75:010.15:120.15:418:16Full Moon22Sun
23Mon11:195.811:406.75:520.15:580.25:418:17Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:055.76:390.16:410.45:408:18Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:226.612:505.67:230.27:220.55:398:19Full Moon25Wed
26Thu1:036.51:345.48:050.38:020.65:398:20Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:436.32:175.38:460.38:410.75:388:20Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:236.13:005.29:260.49:210.85:388:21Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:036.03:455.110:070.410:030.85:378:22Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:465.84:315.110:480.510:500.85:378:23Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:335.65:195.111:310.511:420.85:368:23Third Quarter31Tue
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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