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 2h 37m 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 - Sep 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:205.711:326.35:420.45:450.56:307:34New Moon1Fri
2Sat11:595.86:230.46:300.56:317:32New Moon2Sat
3Sun12:106.212:355.87:020.47:120.56:327:31New Moon3Sun
4Mon12:446.11:095.97:400.47:540.66:337:29Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:186.11:416.08:160.58:370.76:347:28Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:526.02:156.18:530.59:220.86:357:26Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:325.92:566.29:320.610:130.96:357:24Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:195.73:466.310:180.611:080.96:367:23First Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:155.64:436.311:100.76:377:21First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:195.45:496.212:091.012:110.76:387:19First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:305.47:006.31:121.01:160.76:397:18First Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:405.58:086.52:160.82:230.66:407:16Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:445.79:106.73:170.73:260.56:417:15Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:426.110:066.84:140.44:260.36:427:13Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:366.310:586.95:080.35:230.26:437:11Full Moon15Fri
16Sat11:276.611:496.95:590.16:170.26:447:10Full Moon16Sat
17Sun12:176.76:470.17:090.26:457:08Full Moon17Sun
18Mon12:386.81:056.77:330.17:580.36:467:06Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:266.61:526.78:170.28:470.46:477:05Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:146.32:396.59:010.49:360.66:477:03Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:046.03:276.49:450.510:250.76:487:02Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:555.74:186.210:300.711:150.86:497:00Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:495.55:106.011:170.86:506:58Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:445.36:055.912:060.912:060.86:516:57Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:415.27:025.812:580.912:580.86:526:55Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:385.37:575.91:510.81:520.86:536:53Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:315.48:496.02:430.72:460.76:546:52Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:205.69:376.13:330.63:380.66:556:50Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:055.810:206.14:200.54:290.56:566:48Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:475.911:016.15:040.45:180.56:576:47New Moon30Sat
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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