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 2h 42m 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 - Feb 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:275.02:455.19:05-0.39:34-0.47:085:23Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat3:164.93:354.89:54-0.110:16-0.37:075:24Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:054.94:264.510:450.010:59-0.27:065:25Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:564.95:214.311:370.011:45-0.17:055:26Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:494.96:184.112:330.17:045:27Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:444.97:144.112:34-0.11:290.07:035:29Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:375.08:074.11:26-0.12:240.07:025:30Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:275.18:564.22:19-0.13:16-0.17:015:31Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:135.29:414.33:10-0.24:05-0.27:005:32Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:575.310:234.44:00-0.24:52-0.26:595:33New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:385.411:034.54:47-0.35:35-0.26:575:34New Moon11Mon
12Tue11:165.411:394.75:32-0.46:15-0.36:565:36New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:535.46:16-0.46:54-0.36:555:37New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:144.812:305.46:59-0.47:31-0.36:545:38Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:505.01:095.37:43-0.38:10-0.36:525:39Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:305.21:525.28:31-0.28:50-0.26:515:40Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:155.32:424.99:24-0.19:35-0.26:505:41Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:065.33:404.610:230.110:27-0.16:495:42First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:055.34:454.411:270.211:270.16:475:44First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:115.35:564.312:350.26:465:45First Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:235.37:074.312:330.11:420.26:445:46Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:325.48:114.51:410.12:460.06:435:47Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:355.69:094.82:45-0.13:44-0.16:425:48Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:325.710:025.03:45-0.24:38-0.36:405:49Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:245.810:535.24:41-0.45:27-0.46:395:50Full Moon25Mon
26Tue11:135.811:405.45:32-0.56:12-0.46:375:51Full Moon26Tue
27Wed12:005.76:21-0.56:54-0.46:365:53Full Moon27Wed
28Thu12:255.412:445.67:06-0.47:34-0.36:345:54Waning Gibbous28Thu
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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