Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 24m at 2:29 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:255.59:475.73:450.14:120.15:466:26Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:095.610:296.04:380.04:570.15:446:27New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:545.611:106.25:29-0.15:410.15:436:28New Moon3Tue
4Wed11:395.511:536.46:19-0.16:250.15:416:29New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:265.47:09-0.17:110.15:396:30Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:396.41:165.38:010.08:000.25:386:31Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:296.32:115.18:560.18:540.35:366:32Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:256.23:115.09:530.39:520.45:356:33First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:285.94:165.010:510.410:540.55:336:34First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:355.75:225.011:500.411:580.55:326:35First Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:445.66:275.212:500.35:306:36First Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:505.67:275.51:010.41:460.25:296:37Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:495.78:225.82:020.32:390.15:276:38Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:425.79:116.12:590.13:290.05:266:39Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:305.79:566.33:520.04:150.05:246:40Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:165.710:396.34:420.04:580.15:236:41Full Moon16Mon
17Tue11:005.611:206.35:290.05:380.25:216:42Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:425.511:586.36:120.16:160.35:206:43Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:245.36:540.26:510.45:186:44Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:356.21:055.17:340.37:260.65:176:45Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:126.01:465.08:140.48:020.65:166:46Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:495.92:294.88:550.58:410.75:146:47Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:295.73:154.89:380.59:260.75:136:48Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:145.64:044.710:240.610:170.75:116:48Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:055.44:574.811:130.611:140.75:106:49Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:035.35:524.912:050.65:096:50Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:045.36:475.212:160.712:580.55:076:51Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:045.47:395.51:190.61:510.55:066:52Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:595.49:275.93:190.53:420.46:057:53Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:505.510:136.34:180.44:320.46:047:54Waning Crescent30Mon
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 5:34 pm — 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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