Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:02 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 02m at 4:45 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Aug 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:326.44:086.110:320.110:570.46:028:14Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:296.15:056.111:220.111:550.56:038:13Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:275.86:036.212:130.26:048:12Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:275.57:016.212:540.61:050.36:058:11Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:275.47:586.31:540.61:590.46:068:10Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:255.38:526.42:520.62:520.46:078:09Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:195.49:426.43:470.53:440.56:088:08Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:095.410:296.44:390.44:340.56:098:06Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:575.511:136.45:280.45:210.56:108:05New Moon9Mon
10Tue11:425.511:556.46:120.46:060.66:118:04New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:245.56:530.46:480.66:118:03New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:346.31:045.57:320.47:280.76:128:01New Moon12Thu
13Fri1:116.21:415.48:080.58:060.76:138:00Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:466.02:165.58:420.58:450.86:147:59Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:195.92:505.59:160.69:250.86:157:57Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:535.73:245.69:490.610:100.96:167:56Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:315.54:035.710:250.610:591.06:177:55First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:175.34:495.811:050.611:561.06:187:53First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:125.25:445.911:540.76:197:52First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:175.06:476.012:591.112:520.76:207:51First Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:275.07:536.22:051.01:580.86:217:49Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:335.18:566.53:090.93:040.76:227:48Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:325.49:536.74:090.74:070.66:237:46Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:275.610:486.95:070.55:070.46:247:45Full Moon24Tue
25Wed11:205.911:427.06:000.36:050.36:247:43Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:126.26:510.27:000.26:257:42Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:347.01:046.37:400.17:530.16:267:40Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:256.91:556.58:270.18:470.26:277:39Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:176.72:476.59:140.19:410.36:287:37Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:106.33:416.510:020.210:360.56:297:36Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:056.04:366.410:510.311:320.66:307:34Third 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 8:23 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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