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 : 12:50 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 36m at 6:20 am (5.1 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 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:304.72:285.58:540.39:440.27:034:39Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:134.73:145.49:420.310:290.27:044:38Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:014.84:075.310:350.311:170.17:054:38Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:544.95:075.211:340.37:064:38Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:525.26:105.212:090.112:370.27:074:38Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:505.57:135.21:040.01:410.17:084:38Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:455.88:105.32:00-0.12:430.07:094:38Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:386.19:055.42:55-0.23:42-0.17:104:38Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:306.49:585.43:51-0.34:40-0.37:114:38New Moon9Fri
10Sat10:216.510:525.44:46-0.35:36-0.47:124:38New Moon10Sat
11Sun11:146.611:455.45:40-0.46:29-0.47:124:38New Moon11Sun
12Mon12:066.56:33-0.47:21-0.47:134:38Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:395.41:006.37:26-0.48:13-0.47:144:38Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:355.31:566.18:21-0.39:05-0.47:154:39Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu2:325.32:535.89:16-0.29:57-0.37:154:39First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:305.23:525.510:13-0.110:49-0.37:164:39First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:295.24:505.311:100.011:40-0.37:174:40First Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:275.25:495.112:070.07:174:40First Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:245.36:465.012:32-0.31:050.07:184:40Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:195.47:415.01:23-0.32:01-0.17:184:41Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:095.68:315.02:13-0.42:54-0.27:194:41Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:565.69:194.93:00-0.43:44-0.37:194:42Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:405.710:044.93:46-0.34:32-0.37:204:42Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:225.710:484.84:31-0.35:16-0.37:204:43Full Moon24Sat
25Sun11:025.611:294.85:13-0.35:58-0.37:214:43Full Moon25Sun
26Mon11:405.55:53-0.26:38-0.37:214:44Full Moon26Mon
27Tue12:084.712:145.56:32-0.27:17-0.27:214:45Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:454.612:475.47:10-0.27:54-0.27:224:45Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu1:204.61:205.37:49-0.28:32-0.27:224:46Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri1:554.61:575.38:30-0.19:11-0.27:224:47Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat2:334.72:405.29:16-0.19:55-0.27:224:48Third Quarter31Sat
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 9:35 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 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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