Delaware City tides today
- Tide now 0.8 ft ↓ falling · low 8:39 pm (0.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:40–9:40 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 4:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves 0.7 ft smooth · 2.1 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 57 °F from the SSE, gusts 13 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:26 am–6:05 pm 10 h 39 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:41 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:41 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:00–3:20 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Delaware City there are high tides at 12:58 am (5.5 ft) and 1:16 pm (6.7 ft) and low tides at 7:43 am and 8:39 pm. Tide coefficient 76. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 8:39 pm. The sun rises at 7:26 am and sets at 6:05 pm: 10 h 39 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:41 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:37 am to 3:37 am and from 2:09 pm to 4:09 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southeast (7 mph). Partly cloudy, 57 °F.
Fishing in Delaware City today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:43 am
- Sunrise at 7:26 am
- Rising pressure (+0.12 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (0.6 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 76 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 8:00 am, combines the 7:43 am low tide, sunrise and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also good from 12:20 pm to 1:30 pm, with the 1:16 pm high tide and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 7:40 pm to 9:40 pm, with the 8:39 pm low tide and moonrise.
Species with the most records nearby: striped bass, summer flounder, longfin inshore squid and spot. October is one of the months when these are seen most: summer flounder and longfin inshore squid. What you can catch
Beach day in Delaware City
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Cross-shore breeze (9 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 7:43 am: more sand
- Feels like 64 °F: chilly for the beach
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.7 ft
0.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 9 mph
Cross-shore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand 8:39 pm
Low tide at 7:43 am and 8:39 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:58 am and 1:16 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Delaware City
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- Oakwood Beach 4.0 mi · SE
- Deemer's Beach 5.2 mi · N
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Delaware (Delaware Recreational Waters).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Delaware City
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:58 am 5.5 ft · coef. 76
- ▼ Low tide 7:43 am 0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:16 pm 6.7 ft · coef. 75
- ▼ Next low tide 8:39 pm 0.5 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 52 min to low tide at 8:39 pm.
Tide coefficient 76 for the 12:58 am high tide and 75 for the 1:16 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.2 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on June 14 (7.0 ft) and the lowest, on February 2 (-0.5 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 8 to 11 (coefficient 81, 6.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 58, 4.7 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:26 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 12:58 am · 5.5 ft | Low tide 7:43 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 1:16 pm · 6.7 ft | Low tide 8:39 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 76 | 91% | Major periods 1:37 am · 2:09 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:27 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 1:48 am · 5.4 ft | Low tide 8:33 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 2:07 pm · 6.6 ft | Low tide 9:34 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 74 | 84% | Major periods 2:41 am · 3:14 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:29 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 2:43 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 9:29 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 3:04 pm · 6.4 ft | Low tide 10:31 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 70 | 74% | Major periods 3:46 am · 4:17 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:30 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 3:44 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 10:28 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 4:08 pm · 6.2 ft | Low tide 11:29 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 66 | 63% | Major periods 4:48 am · 5:17 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:31 am · 5:01 pm | High tide 3:50 am · 5.0 ft | Low tide 10:30 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 4:15 pm · 6.0 ft | Low tide 11:27 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 64 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:46 am · 5:13 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:32 am · 4:59 pm | High tide 4:57 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 11:33 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 5:22 pm · 5.9 ft | — | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:39 am · 6:04 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:33 am · 4:58 pm | Low tide 12:24 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 6:02 am · 5.3 ft | Low tide 12:36 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 6:27 pm · 5.8 ft | Coef. 68 | 30% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:51 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Delaware City station (NOAA), 0.3 mi from Delaware City. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Delaware City
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 1.2 ft with a period of 2 s, from the south-southeast (smooth).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:43 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station DELD1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Delaware City today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:16 pm): little current from 12:50 pm to 1:40 pm
- 0.5 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light onshore wind (4 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:58 am (12:30–1:20 am), low tide 7:43 am (7:00–8:00 am), high tide 1:16 pm (12:50–1:40 pm) and low tide 8:39 pm (8:20–9:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:33 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:41 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:10 pm to 2:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, small waves, light wind and the sun high. Also good from 7:30 am to 8:20 am, with slack water at low tide, small waves and light wind.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- SS Phonenix 3.8 mi
- Wreck 0.7 mi
- Wreck 1.7 mi
- Wreck 2.2 mi
- Wreck 4.0 mi
- Wreck 6.8 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Salty Dog Dive Center 7.3 mi
- Poseidon Adventures 8.2 mi
- State One Diving 11 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation.
Weather in Delaware City
Now in Delaware City
- Low / high
- 46 / 65 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 52%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 50
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.17 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 49° | 46° | 46° | 51° | 61° | 65° | 60° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 SE | 3 N | 3 NNE | 8 NE | 5 ENE | 2 SSE | 8 S | 9 SE |
| Gusts | 8 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 12 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 56° 9 SE 0.7 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 6 SE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 53° 7 SE 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 50° 2 WNW 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 2 WNW 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 62° 4 SSW 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 69° 5 SW 0.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 66° 4 SW 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 46 / 65 °F | 9 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | 12:58 am · 1:16 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 50 / 69 °F | 7 mph SSW | 0.7 ft | 1:48 am · 2:07 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 72 °F | 9 mph WNW | 1.1 ft | 2:43 am · 3:04 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 46 / 63 °F | 6 mph N | 1.0 ft | 3:44 am · 4:08 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 66 °F | 3 mph SSE | 1.0 ft | 3:50 am · 4:15 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 49 / 68 °F | 4 mph S | 0.7 ft | 4:57 am · 5:22 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 52 / 69 °F | 6 mph E | 1.2 ft | 6:02 am · 6:27 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 54 / 69 °F | 8 mph E | 0.7 ft | 7:03 am · 7:25 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 67 °F | 10 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | 7:57 am · 8:18 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 55 / 65 °F | 9 mph W | 0.7 ft | 8:47 am · 9:06 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 62 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.7 ft | 9:32 am · 9:52 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 43 / 59 °F | 7 mph NW | 1.5 ft | 10:15 am · 10:36 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 37 / 58 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | 10:56 am · 11:20 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 36 / 59 °F | 5 mph NNE | 0.6 ft | 11:35 am |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 50° / 69° 0.7 ft
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 54° / 72° 1.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 46° / 63° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 66° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 49° / 68° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 52° / 69° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 54° / 69° 0.7 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.2 °F; normal high: 63 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:43 pm (local time).
The sun in Delaware City
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:27 am
- Full dark 7:05 pm
- Civil dawn 6:59 am
- Civil dusk 6:33 pm
- Solar noon 12:46 pm (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 39 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:28 pm
- Full dark 7:05 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,732 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Delaware City
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:37–3:37 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:09–4:09 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:04–11:04 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:11–8:11 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Delaware City
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 1.3 mi
- Jetty 1.5 mi
- Jetty 1.8 mi
- Jetty 1.9 mi
- Jetty 1.9 mi
- Jetty 3.5 mi
- Fort DuPont Public Boat Ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 5.1 mi
- Boat ramp 5.5 mi
- Delaware City Marina 0.4 mi
- Summit North Marina 6.6 mi
- Masterbaiter's 4.3 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 1,050 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (900 ft from Delaware City) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep600 ft
- 33 ft deep1,050 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 1,050 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 1,050 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 3.1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Baker Shoal Range Rear Light 2.7 mi south
- Light
- Steady green light · F G
- Light height
- 110 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 110 ft
- Built
- 1896
Other lighthouses nearby: Finn's Point Rear Range Light (4.0 mi northeast), Finns Point Range Light (4.0 mi northeast).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Delaware CityTides nearby
- Oakwood Beach4.1 mi
- New Castle5.8 mi
- Pennsville6.5 mi
- Churchtown7.8 mi
- Deepwater9.0 mi
- Carneys Point11 mi
- Penns Grove12 mi
- Edgemoor13 mi
- Elkton13 mi
- White Hall13 mi
Delaware City at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,741 people. Coordinates: 39.578° N, 75.589° W.
- It is 61 mi northwest of Lewes, the main place in Delaware. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 1 min later than in Lewes.
- The nearest tide station, Delaware City, is 0.3 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Deemers Beach (4.4 mi).
Questions about Delaware CityQuestions
What time is high tide today in Delaware City?
Today in Delaware City there are high tides at 12:58 am (5.5 ft) and 1:16 pm (6.7 ft) and low tides at 7:43 am and 8:39 pm. Tide coefficient 76.
What time is sunset today in Delaware City?
At 6:05 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Delaware City?
At 7:27 am. First light comes at 6:28 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:37–3:37 am, Minor 10:04–11:04 am, Major 2:09–4:09 pm, Minor 7:11–8:11 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Delaware City?
Overcast, from 46 °F to 65 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southeast (7 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Delaware City?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 2.1 s from the east-southeast.
When is the best time to visit Delaware City?
The best time to visit Delaware City is from May to September: highs of 74 °F to 87 °F, about 10 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Delaware City (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).