Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : 8:30 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 48m at 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 - Aug 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:565.27:266.11:370.91:340.56:028:14Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:045.38:296.42:420.82:390.56:038:13Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:065.49:286.73:440.63:420.46:048:12Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:035.710:246.94:420.44:430.36:058:11Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:585.911:187.05:380.25:410.26:068:10New Moon5Fri
6Sat11:516.16:310.16:370.16:078:09New Moon6Sat
7Sun12:117.012:446.37:210.07:310.06:088:07New Moon7Sun
8Mon1:037.01:366.48:10-0.18:240.16:098:06Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:546.82:286.48:58-0.19:180.26:108:05Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed2:476.53:226.49:460.010:120.46:118:04Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu3:416.24:166.310:350.111:060.56:128:02First Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:375.95:126.311:240.26:138:01First Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:345.66:086.212:020.612:150.46:138:00First Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:335.47:056.112:580.71:070.46:147:59First Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:325.38:016.21:550.72:000.56:157:57Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue8:285.48:546.22:500.62:530.56:167:56Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:205.49:436.33:420.53:440.56:177:54Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:095.510:286.34:310.44:330.56:187:53Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:545.611:116.35:170.45:190.56:197:52Full Moon19Fri
20Sat11:375.711:516.36:000.46:040.56:207:50Full Moon20Sat
21Sun12:165.76:400.46:460.56:217:49Full Moon21Sun
22Mon12:286.212:535.77:180.47:270.66:227:47Full Moon22Mon
23Tue1:036.11:265.77:540.48:070.76:237:46Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:366.01:565.88:280.58:470.76:247:44Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu2:085.92:285.99:030.59:300.86:257:43Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:445.73:056.09:390.510:180.96:267:41Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:285.63:516.110:200.511:121.06:277:40Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:205.54:456.111:100.66:277:38Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:235.35:496.112:121.012:080.66:287:37Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:335.36:596.21:161.01:130.76:297:35Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed7:435.48:076.42:200.92:210.66:307:34Waning Crescent31Wed
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 5:10 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 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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