Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 06m at 5:08 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:42 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Nov 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:564.74:035.610:030.911:060.96:305:01Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:504.74:595.510:560.911:560.86:315:00Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:454.85:575.411:520.86:334:58Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:385.06:525.412:460.712:510.76:344:57Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:295.27:435.51:350.61:480.66:354:56Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:145.58:305.52:220.52:440.56:364:55Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:565.89:145.53:070.43:380.46:374:54Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:366.19:575.43:520.44:310.46:384:53New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:166.310:405.44:360.45:220.46:394:52New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:576.511:255.35:210.46:130.46:414:51New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:416.56:060.47:040.46:424:50Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:125.112:286.56:540.57:570.56:434:49Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:035.01:216.37:470.58:520.66:444:49Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:004.92:206.18:450.69:480.66:454:48Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:034.83:255.99:460.610:450.56:464:47First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:094.94:325.710:490.611:410.46:474:46First Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:155.05:385.611:520.56:484:45First Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:185.36:425.612:370.312:560.46:504:45Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:185.67:395.61:310.11:560.36:514:44Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:115.98:315.62:220.02:540.26:524:43Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:596.29:205.53:110.03:480.16:534:43Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:456.310:075.43:570.04:390.16:544:42Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:286.310:525.34:410.15:270.16:554:42Full Moon23Sun
24Mon11:106.211:365.15:240.26:120.16:564:41Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:506.16:040.36:550.26:574:41Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:205.012:295.96:420.47:360.36:584:40Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:024.81:095.87:190.58:170.46:594:40Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:464.61:495.67:580.58:580.57:004:39Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:304.52:325.58:400.59:400.57:014:39Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:164.53:185.39:260.510:230.47:024:39Third 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 7:55 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 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 Full Moon (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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