Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 50m at 1:09 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:22 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Jan 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:544.73:135.49:43-0.110:25-0.27:224:49First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:504.94:125.210:43-0.111:17-0.37:224:49First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:515.05:165.011:470.07:224:50First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:535.26:224.812:11-0.312:530.07:224:51Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:565.47:254.71:08-0.31:58-0.17:224:52Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:555.78:254.72:06-0.33:00-0.27:224:53Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:515.89:214.73:02-0.34:00-0.37:224:54Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:445.910:144.73:58-0.34:56-0.47:224:55Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:355.911:064.74:52-0.35:48-0.47:224:56Full Moon9Mon
10Tue11:255.811:564.75:43-0.36:36-0.47:224:57Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:135.76:31-0.37:22-0.37:224:58Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:454.71:005.57:18-0.28:06-0.37:214:59Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:334.61:475.38:03-0.18:48-0.27:215:00Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:214.62:345.18:490.09:30-0.27:215:01Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:094.53:224.89:360.010:11-0.27:205:02Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:584.54:134.610:250.110:53-0.27:205:03Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:484.55:064.411:170.111:37-0.27:195:04Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:394.66:014.212:120.17:195:05Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:324.76:574.112:24-0.11:090.17:185:07Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:234.97:514.11:14-0.12:060.07:185:08Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:125.18:404.22:05-0.23:01-0.17:175:09Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:585.29:274.22:56-0.23:53-0.27:175:10Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:415.410:104.33:46-0.34:43-0.37:165:11New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:245.510:524.44:36-0.35:30-0.37:155:12New Moon24Tue
25Wed11:065.611:344.65:24-0.46:15-0.47:155:13New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:485.76:11-0.56:58-0.47:145:15New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:154.712:305.76:57-0.57:41-0.57:135:16Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:574.91:165.67:45-0.58:25-0.57:125:17Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:435.02:045.58:37-0.49:11-0.57:125:18Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:345.12:585.29:32-0.39:59-0.47:115:19First Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:285.23:564.910:31-0.210:50-0.37:105:21First 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 3:45 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 (44% 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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