Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 16m at 12:50 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:055.86:460.06:490.25:388:33Full Moon1Fri
2Sat12:257.112:585.97:37-0.17:420.25:398:33Full Moon2Sat
3Sun1:176.91:515.98:27-0.18:340.35:398:33Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:086.72:445.99:150.09:260.45:408:33Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:006.43:385.810:030.110:180.55:408:33Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:536.14:325.810:500.111:110.65:418:32Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:475.85:255.811:370.25:418:32Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:425.66:195.812:040.712:240.35:428:32Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:385.47:135.912:580.71:120.35:438:31Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:355.38:066.01:540.72:010.35:438:31Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:295.28:566.12:480.62:500.35:448:31Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:205.29:436.23:410.53:390.45:458:30Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:085.310:276.24:310.44:260.45:458:30Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:545.311:086.35:190.35:130.45:468:29New Moon14Thu
15Fri11:375.311:476.36:040.35:580.45:478:29New Moon15Fri
16Sat12:175.36:470.36:410.45:488:28New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:236.212:555.37:270.37:230.55:488:27New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:576.21:315.48:070.38:050.55:498:27Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:316.22:065.58:450.38:480.65:508:26Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:086.22:445.79:250.39:340.65:518:25Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:506.13:295.810:060.310:260.75:528:25Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:395.94:195.910:510.311:220.75:528:24First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:355.75:176.011:400.35:538:23First Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:385.56:196.212:240.812:360.45:548:22First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:475.47:256.31:300.81:370.45:558:22Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:565.48:286.52:350.72:400.45:568:21Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:005.59:286.73:370.53:410.35:578:20Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:595.710:236.94:370.44:410.35:588:19Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:545.811:177.05:330.25:380.25:598:18Full Moon29Fri
30Sat11:476.06:260.16:320.25:598:17Full Moon30Sat
31Sun12:086.912:396.07:150.07:230.26:008:16Full Moon31Sun
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 3:52 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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