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 3h 08m 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 - Oct 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:286.29:506.73:560.44:110.36:596:43Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:216.510:426.84:500.25:090.27:006:42New Moon2Sun
3Mon11:126.811:336.75:410.16:030.17:016:40New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:016.96:290.16:550.17:026:39New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:236.612:496.97:160.17:450.27:036:37New Moon5Wed
6Thu1:116.41:366.88:010.28:340.37:046:36Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:006.12:236.78:450.49:230.57:056:34Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:495.93:116.49:300.610:120.67:066:32Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:415.64:026.210:160.711:020.87:076:31First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:355.44:556.011:040.811:520.87:086:29First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:305.35:505.911:540.87:096:28First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:265.26:475.812:430.812:470.87:106:26First Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:235.37:435.81:340.71:410.87:116:25Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:175.48:365.82:250.62:360.77:126:23Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:065.69:245.93:140.53:280.67:136:22Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:515.810:095.94:000.44:190.57:146:20Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:336.010:515.94:450.45:090.47:156:19Full Moon17Mon
18Tue11:116.111:305.85:280.45:560.47:166:18Full Moon18Tue
19Wed11:486.26:100.46:420.47:176:16Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:095.812:226.36:510.47:280.57:186:15Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:465.712:576.47:310.48:130.57:196:13Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:255.61:356.48:120.59:010.67:206:12Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:085.52:196.48:570.59:520.77:216:11Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:585.43:116.39:470.610:450.77:226:09Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:555.44:106.210:440.611:420.77:236:08Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:595.35:176.111:450.67:256:07Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:055.46:266.012:400.612:490.67:266:06Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:115.67:346.11:390.51:540.57:276:04Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:135.98:366.22:360.32:560.37:286:03Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:106.39:326.23:310.23:550.27:296:02Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:026.510:246.34:240.04:520.17:306:01Waning Crescent31Mon
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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