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 2h 17m at 2:34 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 8:13 am (4.9 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 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:475.67:345.11:070.42:030.36:467:25First Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:575.78:375.42:130.23:020.26:457:26Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:595.89:335.83:170.13:570.06:437:27Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:555.910:256.24:16-0.14:49-0.16:417:28Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:476.011:136.45:12-0.25:38-0.26:407:29Full Moon5Fri
6Sat11:366.06:05-0.36:25-0.26:387:30Full Moon6Sat
7Sun12:006.512:235.86:55-0.37:09-0.16:377:31Full Moon7Sun
8Mon12:456.51:095.77:42-0.27:510.16:357:32Full Moon8Mon
9Tue1:286.41:555.58:28-0.18:310.26:347:33Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed2:126.22:425.39:130.19:130.46:327:34Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu2:566.03:305.19:590.39:550.56:317:35Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri3:425.84:214.910:450.410:410.66:297:36Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:325.55:144.811:330.511:300.76:287:37Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:265.36:094.712:220.66:267:38Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:235.27:064.812:240.71:130.66:257:39Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:225.28:005.01:210.72:050.56:237:40Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed8:185.28:515.22:190.62:550.46:227:41Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:095.39:365.53:150.53:440.46:207:42Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:555.310:185.74:090.44:300.36:197:43Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:395.410:586.05:010.35:150.36:177:44New Moon20Sat
21Sun11:215.411:356.25:510.25:580.36:167:45New Moon21Sun
22Mon12:035.46:400.16:410.36:147:46New Moon22Mon
23Tue12:136.312:445.37:270.27:240.46:137:47New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:526.41:285.38:140.28:090.46:127:48Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:356.52:165.39:040.38:570.56:107:49Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:236.43:095.29:560.39:510.56:097:50Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:186.34:085.210:500.410:500.56:087:51First Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:196.15:115.211:450.411:510.66:067:52First Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:265.96:155.412:420.46:057:53First Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:335.87:195.612:550.51:400.36:047:54First Quarter30Tue
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 5:23 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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