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 4h 51m 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 - Nov 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:586.710:226.24:230.14:570.06:305:01New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:477.011:136.05:110.15:520.06:315:00New Moon2Thu
3Fri11:357.05:590.16:450.16:324:59New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:045.812:256.96:470.27:390.26:334:58Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:565.61:176.77:370.48:330.36:344:57Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:525.32:126.48:300.59:280.56:354:56Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:505.13:126.19:250.610:240.66:374:55First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:514.94:135.810:230.711:190.66:384:54First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:534.95:155.711:210.86:394:53First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:545.06:155.612:130.612:200.86:404:52First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:525.27:125.51:050.51:170.76:414:51Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:455.48:035.51:550.42:120.66:424:50Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:325.68:505.52:410.33:040.56:434:49Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:165.89:345.43:240.23:530.46:444:48Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:575.910:175.34:050.34:400.46:464:47Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:355.910:585.14:440.35:250.46:474:47Full Moon16Thu
17Fri11:115.911:374.95:220.46:080.46:484:46Full Moon17Fri
18Sat11:445.95:580.56:490.56:494:45Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:144.812:155.86:340.57:300.66:504:44Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:504.612:475.87:100.68:130.66:514:44Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:274.61:245.87:490.68:570.66:524:43Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:084.52:095.78:350.69:450.66:534:42Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:574.63:035.79:280.510:340.66:554:42Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:534.64:035.610:260.511:270.56:564:41Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:544.85:085.511:290.56:574:41Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:565.16:145.512:210.312:350.46:584:40Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:565.57:175.61:150.21:400.26:594:40Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:525.98:155.62:080.02:420.17:004:40Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:446.39:095.63:01-0.13:43-0.17:014:39Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:356.610:025.53:53-0.14:41-0.27:024:39New Moon30Thu
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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