Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 36m at 7:14 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 12:43 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Apr 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:005.74:414.711:100.411:110.65:476:25Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:035.55:444.612:090.55:456:26Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:085.46:474.712:120.61:080.55:436:27Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:115.37:454.91:120.62:030.45:426:28Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:065.48:365.12:100.52:540.35:406:29Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:565.59:235.43:030.43:410.25:396:30Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:415.510:065.53:530.34:230.25:376:31Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:245.510:465.64:400.25:030.25:366:32New Moon8Sat
9Sun11:045.411:225.75:240.25:390.35:346:33New Moon9Sun
10Mon11:425.311:565.76:050.26:130.35:336:34New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:185.16:450.36:450.45:316:35New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:265.812:535.07:240.37:160.55:296:36Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:535.81:274.88:040.47:480.65:286:37Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:235.82:054.78:460.58:250.65:266:38Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:015.82:504.69:330.69:110.75:256:39Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:485.73:434.610:240.710:060.75:246:40First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:455.74:454.611:210.711:100.75:226:41First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:525.65:514.812:210.75:216:42First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:045.76:555.112:200.61:210.65:196:43Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:135.87:535.51:280.52:180.45:186:44Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:136.08:466.02:320.33:110.25:166:45Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:086.19:376.43:320.14:020.15:156:46Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:016.110:266.74:30-0.14:520.05:146:47Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:526.011:146.95:26-0.25:400.05:126:48Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:435.96:19-0.26:270.15:116:49Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:036.912:345.77:12-0.17:140.35:096:50Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:526.81:265.48:040.18:030.55:086:51Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:426.52:215.28:570.28:550.65:076:52Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:376.23:195.09:510.49:490.85:066:53Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:355.95:194.911:450.611:450.96:047:54Third Quarter30Sun
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 9:58 am — 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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