Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : 7:49 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 11m at 1:17 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Mar 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:015.31:195.47:42-0.38:07-0.26:345:54Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:445.32:035.28:25-0.18:45-0.16:335:55Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:275.22:484.99:100.09:230.06:315:56Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:115.13:374.69:560.110:020.16:305:57Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:575.04:284.410:450.210:460.16:285:58Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:475.05:244.311:370.211:360.26:275:59Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:424.96:214.212:340.26:256:01Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:395.07:184.312:320.21:310.26:246:02Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:355.18:104.51:300.22:260.16:226:03Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:265.38:574.72:260.13:180.06:216:04Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:135.59:414.93:20-0.14:07-0.16:196:05Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:575.610:225.24:12-0.24:54-0.16:176:06New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:405.711:035.45:03-0.35:38-0.26:166:07New Moon13Fri
14Sat11:235.811:435.65:51-0.46:20-0.26:146:08New Moon14Sat
15Sun12:055.86:39-0.47:02-0.26:136:09New Moon15Sun
16Mon12:245.812:505.77:28-0.37:45-0.26:116:10Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:085.91:385.58:19-0.28:31-0.16:106:11Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:566.02:325.29:14-0.19:210.06:086:12Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu2:505.93:315.010:120.110:160.26:066:13First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:515.74:364.811:130.211:160.36:056:14First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:575.65:444.712:160.36:036:15First Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:075.56:514.812:200.31:190.26:026:16Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:155.67:525.01:250.32:190.16:006:17Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:165.78:485.32:260.13:150.05:586:18Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:105.89:385.53:230.04:06-0.15:576:19Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:595.910:265.74:17-0.14:54-0.25:556:20Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:455.811:105.85:07-0.25:37-0.25:536:21Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:295.811:525.95:53-0.26:17-0.15:526:22Full Moon28Sat
29Sun12:115.66:36-0.16:540.05:506:23Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:325.812:525.47:170.07:290.25:496:24Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:105.81:335.27:580.18:040.35:476:25Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 4:33 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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