Explore Delaware tide charts, tables, and ebb tide details for accurate coastal planning. Check tide stations below or use the interactive map in the Map tab—click any location’s map for a detailed view.
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Delaware Tidepools: Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware Seashore State Park, Fenwick Island State Park
Delaware Tide Stations
Bulkhead Shoal Channel, Pea Patch Island
Chesapeake Bay: Elk River, Chesapeake City
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal: St. Georges, Summit Bridge
Christina River: Branch Channel bridge, Delaware City, Millside RR. bridge, Wilmington Marine Terminal
Delaware Bay: Bidwell Cr, Route 47 bridge, Dennis Cr, 2.5mi above entrance, Dennis Cr, Route 47, Greenwich Pier, Cohansey River, Leipsic, Leipsic River, Mahon River entrance, Mispillion River entrance, Murderkill River entrance, New Castle, Newbold, Delaware River, Newport Landing, Nantuxent Creek, Riggins Ditch, River Cove East Point, Salem Nuclear Plant, Sluice Creek, Route 47 bridge, Weir Creek, Dividing Creek, West Creek
Delaware River: Edgemoor, Hope Creek, Taylors Bridge, Blackbird Creek, Woodland Beach
Indian River: USCG Station
Money Island Marina, Nantuxent Creek entrance
Nantuxent Cove: Back Creek entrance, Cedar Creek entrance
Best Tidepool Locations in Delaware
Delaware’s coastline offers unique tidepooling opportunities. Below are some top spots known for their marine life.
Tidepool Locations
Cape Henlopen State Park - About 2 hours from Wilmington, this park’s rocky points and jetties harbor small tide pools with crabs and mussels at low tide.
Delaware Seashore State Park - Located 1.5 hours from Wilmington, this park features minor tidal zones with barnacles and small fish along its inlet jetties.
Fenwick Island State Park - About 2 hours from Wilmington, this park’s limited tide pools emerge near its rocky barriers, hosting crabs and periwinkles.
Interactive Delaware Tides Map
Pin Colors: Blue = Tide Stations, Red = Tidepools, Green = Marinas, Yellow = Beaches, Purple = Other