Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:28 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 32m at 8:40 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Dec 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:535.68:125.01:560.02:310.27:044:38Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:405.89:005.02:420.03:220.17:054:38Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:245.99:454.93:270.04:110.17:064:38Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:055.910:294.84:100.14:570.07:074:38New Moon4Mon
5Tue10:455.811:114.74:520.15:400.17:074:38New Moon5Tue
6Wed11:225.811:504.65:320.26:220.17:084:38New Moon6Wed
7Thu11:585.76:110.27:010.27:094:38New Moon7Thu
8Fri12:274.612:325.66:490.27:410.27:104:38Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:034.51:065.67:270.28:200.27:114:38Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:394.61:435.58:080.29:000.17:124:38Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:184.62:265.58:540.29:420.17:134:38Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:034.73:165.49:450.210:260.07:134:38First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:554.94:125.210:420.211:140.07:144:38First Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:515.15:145.111:440.27:154:39First Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:515.46:195.012:07-0.112:510.27:164:39Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:525.67:234.91:03-0.11:570.17:164:39Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:515.98:234.92:01-0.13:000.07:174:40Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:476.29:205.03:00-0.24:01-0.17:174:40Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:426.310:155.03:58-0.24:59-0.27:184:40Full Moon19Tue
20Wed10:366.311:095.04:55-0.35:54-0.37:194:41Full Moon20Wed
21Thu11:296.35:50-0.36:46-0.37:194:41Full Moon21Thu
22Fri12:035.012:236.16:43-0.37:36-0.37:204:42Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:575.01:155.97:36-0.38:26-0.37:204:42Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:515.02:095.68:29-0.29:14-0.37:204:43Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:454.93:035.39:22-0.110:02-0.27:214:44Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:404.93:585.010:160.010:49-0.27:214:44Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:354.94:534.811:110.111:36-0.27:214:45Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:305.05:504.612:060.17:224:46Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:245.16:464.412:24-0.11:030.17:224:46Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:175.27:414.41:13-0.11:580.07:224:47Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun8:075.38:284.52:02-0.12:51-0.17:224:48Waning Crescent31Sun
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 12:04 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (79% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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