Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : 1:39 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 18m at 7:17 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Nov 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:466.69:096.23:080.13:400.16:305:01Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:386.910:026.24:010.04:370.06:315:00New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:287.010:536.14:520.05:320.06:324:59New Moon3Mon
4Tue11:177.011:446.05:410.06:240.06:334:58New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:076.96:300.17:150.16:344:57Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:355.812:566.77:180.28:050.26:354:56Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:275.61:476.48:070.48:560.46:374:55Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:215.42:406.18:570.59:460.56:384:54Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:165.23:355.89:490.610:350.56:394:53First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:135.14:315.610:410.711:250.56:404:52First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:095.15:285.511:350.76:414:51First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:055.26:245.412:140.412:300.66:424:50First Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:595.37:185.41:030.41:250.56:434:49Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:495.58:085.41:510.32:190.46:454:48Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:355.78:555.32:370.23:100.36:464:47Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:185.89:395.33:210.23:590.36:474:46Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:575.910:215.24:050.24:470.26:484:46Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:356.011:015.14:470.25:330.26:494:45Full Moon18Tue
19Wed11:106.011:395.05:290.36:170.36:504:44Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:446.06:090.37:000.36:514:44Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:165.012:206.06:500.37:440.46:524:43Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:555.012:596.07:330.38:290.46:534:42Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:385.01:456.08:210.39:170.46:554:42Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:285.02:395.99:140.310:080.36:564:41Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:255.13:395.710:120.311:000.26:574:41Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:265.24:435.611:140.311:550.16:584:40Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:295.45:505.512:180.36:594:40Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:325.76:555.512:510.01:230.27:004:40Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:316.07:555.51:47-0.12:250.07:014:39Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:266.38:515.62:42-0.23:24-0.17:024:39Waning Crescent30Sun
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 10:28 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 71% 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 (71% 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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