Delaware City Tide Charts & Fishing
Thursday, November 12 · NOAA station 8551762 (Delaware City)
Tides live · forecast as of 6:35 PM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.2 ft
▼ Falling · 0.7 ft/hr
Next high
1:26 AM
4.8 ft · in 6h 51m
Next low
7:58 PM
0.6 ft · in 1h 23m
Wind
6 mph NNW
Light breeze · gusts 12
Fishing score
84 /100
Excellent
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12 | High | 12:44 AM | 5.0 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Low | 7:05 AM | 0.6 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | High | 12:54 PM | 6.0 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Low | 7:58 PM | 0.6 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 1:26 AM | 4.8 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 7:42 AM | 0.7 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 1:32 PM | 5.8 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 8:39 PM | 0.6 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Delaware City
Today in Delaware City, high tide arrives at 12:44 AM (5.0 ft) and again at 12:54 PM (6.0 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 7:05 AM (0.6 ft) and again at 7:58 PM (0.6 ft). That's a 5.4-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:43 AM and sets at 4:49 PM, under a waxing crescent (10% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 1:26 AM (4.8 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
75/ 100
Best windows today
- 8:30 AM – 10:30 AMExcellent
- 3:30 PM – 5:30 PMExcellent
strong outgoing tide · dusk bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:43 AM
- Sunset
- 4:49 PM
Waxing Crescent
10% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
54°F
Mostly clear
- Wind
- 6 mph NNWgusts 12
- Waves
- —
- Water temp
- 59°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
65° / 49°
Excellent
Best: 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Fri, Nov 13
51° / 36°
Excellent
Best: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM
Sat, Nov 14
45° / 35°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
49° / 38°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Mon, Nov 16
51° / 35°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Tue, Nov 17
53° / 35°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
57° / 38°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Delaware City
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 8551762; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayThu, Nov 12 |
| ↑ 6:43 AM↓ 4:49 PM |
| TomorrowFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:44 AM↓ 4:48 PM |
| Sat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:45 AM↓ 4:47 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:46 AM↓ 4:46 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:47 AM↓ 4:46 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:48 AM↓ 4:45 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:50 AM↓ 4:44 PM |
What's Biting at Delaware City
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current DNREC fishing regulations before keeping any fish.
Striped Bass (Atlantic)
Morone saxatilis
Season: Spring and fall migrations; summer in New England (check regs)
Baits: Live or chunk bunker (menhaden), Clams, Live eels
Stripers feed where moving water pushes bait against structure: inlet mouths, jetty tips, bridge shadows, rips and points. Fish the stronger part of the tide, and dawn, dusk and night, especially in summer. Chunks or clams on the bottom from the beach, eels or swimbaits at night along rocks. Circle hooks on bait; release fish carefully, most of the catch goes back.
Atlantic Croaker
Micropogonias undulatus
Season: Late spring through summer
Baits: Bloodworms, Squid, Shrimp
A bottom fish that runs in schools over sand and mud, especially in the Chesapeake and its rivers. Two-hook bottom rig, small hooks, bait on the bottom. Evenings and the hours around a tide change are usually best from piers and shorelines.
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Delaware City Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Delaware City today?
High tide in Delaware City today is at 12:44 AM (5.0 ft) and again at 12:54 PM (6.0 ft), measured at NOAA station 8551762 (Delaware City).
›What time is low tide in Delaware City today?
Low tide in Delaware City today is at 7:05 AM (0.6 ft) and again at 7:58 PM (0.6 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Delaware City today?
Today's best fishing window at Delaware City is 3:30 PM–5:30 PM (rated Excellent, 89/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, dusk bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Delaware City in November?
In November, the most active species at Delaware City are Striped Bass (Atlantic). See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Delaware City tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8551762 (Delaware City) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About Delaware City
Delaware City is on the upper Delaware estuary near where the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal meets the river. The canal's banks have public access along much of their length and are well known for striped bass, especially in spring. Water here is brackish to fresh depending on river flow, and the canal's current reverses with the tide.