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 4h 59m 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 - Jul 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:525.94:355.411:070.411:190.85:388:33Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:455.85:295.611:530.45:398:33Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:455.66:275.812:200.812:440.45:398:33Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:515.57:296.11:260.81:400.45:408:33Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:575.48:296.42:330.72:380.45:408:33Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:005.59:266.73:370.63:370.45:418:32Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:595.510:206.94:390.44:360.45:418:32Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:555.611:147.05:380.35:340.35:428:32New Moon8Wed
9Thu11:505.66:340.26:300.35:438:31New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:087.012:455.67:270.17:240.35:438:31New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:016.91:395.68:180.18:170.45:448:31Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:546.72:335.69:070.19:100.55:458:30Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:476.53:275.69:560.210:030.65:458:30Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:416.24:225.710:430.210:560.75:468:29First Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:355.95:165.711:300.311:500.85:478:29First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:305.66:105.712:170.35:488:28First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:265.47:045.812:450.81:050.45:498:27First Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:235.27:575.91:410.81:530.45:498:27Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:185.18:476.12:370.72:410.55:508:26Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:115.19:346.23:310.63:300.55:518:25Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:595.110:196.34:220.54:170.55:528:25Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:465.211:016.35:100.45:030.55:538:24Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:305.211:416.35:560.45:480.55:538:23Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:115.26:400.46:320.65:548:22Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:196.312:495.27:210.47:130.65:558:21Full Moon25Sat
26Sun12:546.31:255.28:000.47:540.65:568:21Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:286.21:595.38:380.48:350.65:578:20Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:046.22:355.59:160.49:200.75:588:19Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:436.13:175.69:560.410:090.75:598:18Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu3:296.04:045.810:370.411:040.86:008:17Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:225.84:585.911:230.46:008:16Third Quarter31Fri
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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