Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:38 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 22m at 6:55 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Dec 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:125.47:305.11:120.01:480.27:044:38Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:005.68:245.12:00-0.12:360.17:054:38Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:485.79:065.12:48-0.13:300.07:064:38Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:305.89:545.03:36-0.14:180.07:074:38Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:125.810:365.04:18-0.15:00-0.17:074:38Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:485.811:184.95:000.05:480.07:084:38Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:245.711:544.85:420.06:300.07:094:38Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:005.76:180.07:060.07:104:38Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:304.712:305.77:000.07:480.17:114:38Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:064.71:065.77:420.08:300.17:124:38Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:424.81:485.68:240.19:120.07:134:38Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:304.92:365.59:120.110:000.07:134:38Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:185.03:305.410:060.110:48-0.17:144:38Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:185.14:305.311:060.111:42-0.17:154:39Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:185.35:365.212:120.17:164:39Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:185.56:485.112:36-0.21:180.07:164:39Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:185.87:485.21:36-0.22:24-0.17:174:40Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:186.18:485.22:36-0.33:24-0.27:174:40Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:126.39:425.33:30-0.44:24-0.47:184:40New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:066.410:365.34:24-0.55:18-0.57:194:41New Moon20Mon
21Tue11:006.411:305.35:18-0.56:12-0.57:194:41New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:486.36:12-0.57:00-0.57:204:42New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:185.312:426.17:06-0.47:48-0.57:204:42Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:125.21:305.97:54-0.38:36-0.47:204:43Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:065.12:245.68:42-0.29:24-0.37:214:44Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:545.03:125.39:36-0.110:06-0.37:214:44First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:484.94:065.010:240.010:54-0.27:214:45First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:424.95:064.811:180.111:42-0.27:224:46First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:364.96:004.612:120.17:224:46First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:305.06:544.512:30-0.21:120.07:224:47Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:245.17:484.61:18-0.22:06-0.17:224:48Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 10:16 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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