Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 31m at 12:58 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 6:54 pm (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Jan 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:124.81:305.87:48-0.38:36-0.47:224:49Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed2:064.82:245.58:42-0.29:24-0.37:224:50Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:004.83:185.39:36-0.210:12-0.37:224:51Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:544.84:125.010:24-0.111:00-0.37:224:52Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:484.85:064.811:180.011:48-0.37:224:53Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:424.96:004.612:180.07:224:54Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:365.06:544.412:36-0.31:120.07:224:55Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:245.17:484.41:24-0.32:06-0.17:224:56Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:125.38:364.42:12-0.23:00-0.27:224:57Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:005.39:244.42:54-0.23:48-0.27:224:58Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:425.410:124.33:42-0.24:36-0.37:214:59New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:245.410:544.34:30-0.25:24-0.37:215:00New Moon12Sat
13Sun11:005.411:304.35:12-0.26:06-0.27:215:01New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:425.45:54-0.36:42-0.27:205:02New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:064.312:125.46:36-0.37:24-0.27:205:03Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:424.412:485.47:12-0.38:00-0.27:205:04Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:184.51:305.37:54-0.28:36-0.27:195:05Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:544.62:125.28:42-0.29:18-0.37:195:06Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:424.83:005.09:36-0.110:00-0.37:185:07First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:304.93:544.810:300.010:54-0.27:175:09First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:305.05:004.511:360.111:48-0.27:175:10First Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:305.16:124.412:480.17:165:11First Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:425.37:184.312:48-0.11:540.07:165:12Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:485.58:244.41:54-0.23:00-0.17:155:13Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:485.79:184.53:00-0.24:00-0.37:145:14Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:425.810:184.74:00-0.35:00-0.47:135:15Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:365.911:124.84:54-0.55:48-0.57:135:17Full Moon27Sun
28Mon11:305.95:48-0.56:36-0.67:125:18Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:004.912:185.86:36-0.67:24-0.67:115:19Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:485.01:065.67:30-0.58:06-0.57:105:20Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:365.01:545.48:18-0.48:54-0.47:095:21Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 3:56 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (32% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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