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 1h 10m 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 - May 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:365.66:194.912:390.66:037:55Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:375.57:195.012:430.91:330.66:027:56Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed7:385.48:155.21:420.92:250.66:017:57Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:345.49:065.52:390.83:140.55:597:58Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:245.49:525.73:330.63:590.45:587:59Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:105.510:355.94:240.54:420.45:578:00Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:545.411:146.05:120.45:220.45:568:01New Moon7Sun
8Mon11:355.311:506.15:580.46:010.55:558:02New Moon8Mon
9Tue12:155.26:420.46:380.65:548:03New Moon9Tue
10Wed12:246.112:535.07:240.47:140.75:538:04New Moon10Wed
11Thu12:556.11:294.98:050.57:490.75:528:05Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:256.12:054.98:470.68:260.85:518:06Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:586.12:454.89:300.69:080.85:508:07Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:396.13:304.810:170.79:570.85:498:08Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:296.04:244.911:060.710:540.85:488:08First Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:266.05:235.011:590.711:560.85:478:09First Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:315.96:265.212:540.65:468:10First Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:405.87:295.61:030.71:500.55:458:11First Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:475.88:286.02:090.62:450.45:448:12Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:485.99:226.43:140.43:390.35:448:13Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:455.910:136.84:150.34:310.25:438:14Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:385.811:037.05:140.15:220.25:428:15Full Moon22Mon
23Tue11:315.811:527.16:100.16:130.35:418:16Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:235.67:040.17:020.45:418:16Full Moon24Wed
25Thu12:417.01:155.57:550.17:510.55:408:17Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:306.82:075.38:460.38:400.75:398:18Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:216.53:005.29:360.49:310.85:398:19Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:136.23:565.110:260.510:231.05:388:20Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon4:085.94:525.011:150.611:161.05:388:21Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:045.75:485.112:040.65:378:21Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed6:015.56:445.212:101.012:520.65:378:22Third Quarter31Wed
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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