Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- Low1:18 AM0.9 ft
- High7:08 AM5.1 ft
- Low1:15 PM0.9 ft
- High7:24 PM5.8 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- Low2:09 AM0.8 ft
- High8:01 AM5.3 ft
- Low2:14 PM0.7 ft
- High8:18 PM5.9 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 1:18 AM | 0.9 ft |
| High | 7:08 AM | 5.1 ft |
| Low | 1:15 PM | 0.9 ft |
| High | 7:24 PM | 5.8 ft |
Best windows today
- FishingNext: Wed 12:00 to 2:00 AMEarlier today: 5:00 to 7:00 PM
Today's best window (5:00 to 7:00 PM) has passed.
- Tidepools & shellingNext: Wed 1:00 to 4:00 PMEarlier today: 12:00 to 2:00 PM
Today's best window (12:00 to 2:00 PM) has passed.
- SurfingNext: Wed 4:00 to 6:00 PMEarlier today: 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Today's best window (4:00 to 5:00 PM) has passed.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 12:00 to 3:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 12:00 PM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing6:00 to 8:00 AM
Dawn light with the incoming tide around the 8:01 AM high. Second window 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shelling2:00 to 3:00 PM
The 0.7 ft low at 2:14 PM falls in full daylight. The tide returns fast here, so start heading back by 3:10 PM.
- Surfing4:00 to 6:00 PM
Mid tide from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 1:00 PM.
Next 7 days
October calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayTue 20 | L1:18a0.9 | H7:08a5.1 | L1:15p0.9 | H7:24p5.8 | 5.0 |
| WedOct 21 | L2:09a0.8 | H8:01a5.3 | L2:14p0.7 | H8:18p5.9 | 5.2 |
| ThuOct 22 | L2:57a0.6 | H8:50a5.6 | L3:10p0.6 | H9:07p6.0 | 5.4 |
| FriOct 23 | L3:44a0.5 | H9:34a5.9 | L4:05p0.4 | H9:54p6.0 | 5.6 |
| SatOct 24 | L4:29a0.3 | H10:16a6.2 | L4:58p0.3 | H10:38p6.0 | 5.8 |
| SunOct 25 | L5:13a0.3 | H10:57a6.4 | L5:50p0.3 | H11:21p5.9 | 6.1 |
| MonOct 26 | L5:56a0.2 | H11:37a6.6 | L6:41p0.3 | 6.4 spring tide |
Spring tides Monday. Lows drop to 0.2 ft, the best low-water days this week. Spring and neap tides
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 8551702.
Nearby stations
Currents
Bulkhead Shoal Channel, SE, Del. City
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Current predictions for Bulkhead Shoal Channel, SE, Del. City, 0.5 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA subordinate, from Reedy Point, C&d Canal
- Live gauge
- None
- Coordinates
- 39.583° N, 75.573° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−4
- Station ID
- NOAA 8551702
About the tides at Pea Patch Island
Tides here follow a regular twice-daily rhythm. The two daily highs usually differ by only 0.7 ft. The pattern follows the reference station at Reedy Point, C&d Canal. The range is large, about 5.3 ft on average. Flats and bars appear and vanish quickly, so keep an eye on the time. The next spring tides peak on October 27, with a range of 6.4 ft. Neap tides follow today, when the range shrinks to 5.0 ft. In the next 12 months the highest predicted tide here is 7.0 ft on August 3, and the lowest is −0.8 ft on January 24.
Pea Patch Island is a subordinate station. NOAA predicts its tides by adjusting Reedy Point, C&d Canal: highs come about 3 min and lows about 0 min later than there. NOAA measured the tide here from 1983 to 1984 to set up these predictions. The nearest other station is Delaware City, 0.8 mi away, where high tide comes about 7 min later. For tidal currents, see Bulkhead Shoal Channel, SE, Del. City.
Predictions are based on Reedy Point, C&d Canal.
Tide predictions and water levels from NOAA CO-OPS. For planning only, not for navigation. Real water levels can differ because of wind, air pressure and river flow. Always check conditions on site.