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 5h 41m 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 - Feb 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:485.210:144.53:51-0.34:41-0.37:095:22New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:295.310:544.64:39-0.45:24-0.37:085:23New Moon2Fri
3Sat11:075.311:304.75:24-0.46:05-0.37:075:24New Moon3Sat
4Sun11:435.36:08-0.46:43-0.47:065:25New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:054.812:205.36:51-0.47:21-0.47:055:27Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:415.012:585.27:36-0.48:00-0.47:045:28Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:205.21:415.18:23-0.38:40-0.37:035:29Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:045.32:304.99:15-0.29:26-0.37:025:30Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:545.33:274.710:130.010:17-0.27:015:31First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:535.34:314.411:160.111:17-0.17:005:32First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:585.35:424.312:220.16:595:34First Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:105.36:524.412:22-0.11:280.16:585:35Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:195.47:574.51:29-0.12:31-0.16:565:36Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:225.58:554.82:33-0.33:30-0.36:555:37Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:195.79:495.13:33-0.44:24-0.46:545:38Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:125.810:405.34:29-0.65:14-0.66:535:39Full Moon16Fri
17Sat11:015.811:285.45:21-0.66:00-0.66:515:41Full Moon17Sat
18Sun11:475.76:10-0.66:43-0.66:505:42Full Moon18Sun
19Mon12:145.512:325.66:57-0.67:23-0.56:495:43Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:585.51:165.37:42-0.48:03-0.46:475:44Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:415.42:015.18:27-0.38:42-0.36:465:45Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu2:255.32:484.89:13-0.19:21-0.16:455:46Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:115.23:384.510:000.010:020.06:435:47Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:595.14:304.310:490.110:480.06:425:48Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:504.95:264.211:420.211:390.16:405:50Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:474.96:244.112:370.26:395:51Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:454.97:204.212:350.11:330.26:375:52Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:405.08:124.41:320.12:270.16:365:53Waning Crescent28Wed
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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