Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:08 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 53m at 10:14 pm (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Apr 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:355.67:175.012:470.51:450.45:466:25Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:415.88:165.41:540.32:420.25:456:26Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:405.99:095.82:560.03:350.05:436:27Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:336.09:596.23:55-0.24:25-0.15:416:28New Moon4Sat
5Sun10:236.010:476.44:50-0.35:12-0.25:406:29New Moon5Sun
6Mon11:125.911:336.55:42-0.35:57-0.15:386:30New Moon6Mon
7Tue11:595.86:31-0.36:400.05:376:31New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:186.512:465.57:19-0.17:210.25:356:32Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:026.41:335.38:070.18:030.45:346:33Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:476.12:235.08:550.38:470.65:326:34Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:345.93:154.89:430.59:330.75:316:35First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:255.64:104.710:330.610:240.85:296:36First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:215.45:074.611:250.711:180.85:286:37First Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:205.26:054.612:170.75:266:38First Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:205.17:014.812:150.81:100.75:256:39First Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:175.27:535.01:140.72:000.65:236:40Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:095.28:395.32:100.62:470.55:226:41Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:565.39:225.53:030.53:310.45:206:42Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:385.310:005.83:540.44:140.45:196:43Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:195.210:365.94:430.34:540.45:176:44Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:585.211:116.15:300.35:340.55:166:45Full Moon21Tue
22Wed11:365.111:456.26:160.36:120.55:156:46Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:155.07:010.36:510.65:136:47Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:226.312:585.07:470.47:340.75:126:48Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:056.31:454.98:370.58:240.75:106:49Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:546.23:414.910:300.610:210.76:097:50Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:536.04:444.911:260.611:240.86:087:51Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:595.95:505.012:240.66:067:52Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:095.86:565.212:290.71:220.56:057:53Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:185.88:005.61:350.62:200.46:047:54Waning Crescent30Thu
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 1:41 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 92% 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 Waxing Gibbous (92% 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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