Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:42 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 19m at 6:01 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Aug 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:215.410:396.34:460.44:420.46:018:15Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:065.511:216.35:320.35:280.46:028:14New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:495.56:150.36:120.46:038:13New Moon3Thu
4Fri12:006.312:295.56:560.36:540.56:048:12New Moon4Fri
5Sat12:376.21:065.57:340.37:340.56:058:11New Moon5Sat
6Sun1:106.11:415.58:110.48:140.66:068:10Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:426.02:135.68:460.48:540.76:078:09Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:156.02:475.79:220.49:380.76:078:07Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:535.93:265.810:000.410:270.86:088:06Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:385.74:135.910:410.411:220.96:098:05First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:325.55:086.011:300.56:108:04First Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:355.46:116.112:230.912:270.56:118:02First Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:455.37:196.31:280.91:310.56:128:01Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:555.48:256.52:340.82:370.56:138:00Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:595.69:256.73:360.63:400.46:147:59Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:585.810:216.94:350.44:410.36:157:57Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:536.011:157.05:310.25:390.26:167:56Full Moon17Thu
18Fri11:466.26:240.16:340.16:177:54Full Moon18Fri
19Sat12:087.012:386.47:130.07:270.16:187:53Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:596.91:296.48:010.08:190.26:197:52Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:496.72:196.48:480.09:100.36:207:50Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue2:406.43:106.49:340.110:020.56:217:49Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:326.14:036.310:200.310:540.66:227:47Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:265.84:566.111:070.411:470.76:227:46Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:215.65:506.011:550.56:237:44Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:185.46:466.012:410.812:450.66:247:43Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:155.37:426.01:360.81:370.66:257:41Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:125.38:356.12:300.72:300.66:267:40Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:045.49:246.23:220.63:210.66:277:38Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:535.510:106.24:110.54:110.56:287:37Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu10:385.610:536.34:580.44:590.56:297:35Waning Crescent31Thu
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 9:21 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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