Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 22m at 10:01 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:38 am (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Apr 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:036.12:365.49:05-0.19:120.25:466:25Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:535.93:295.29:550.19:590.35:456:26First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:465.64:245.010:460.210:490.45:436:27First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:415.45:214.911:380.311:420.55:426:28First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:385.36:184.912:310.35:406:29First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:365.37:145.012:370.51:240.35:396:30Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:325.38:055.21:320.42:150.25:376:31Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:235.48:525.42:260.33:030.25:356:32Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:095.59:365.63:170.23:490.15:346:33Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:525.510:165.74:060.14:320.15:326:34Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:335.510:535.84:530.05:140.15:316:35Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:115.511:275.95:380.05:530.25:296:36Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:475.46:220.06:310.25:286:37Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:006.012:245.47:050.17:090.35:266:38Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:336.11:035.37:490.27:490.45:256:39Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:116.11:475.28:370.28:350.45:236:40Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:576.12:385.29:280.39:270.55:226:41Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:506.03:385.110:230.410:260.55:206:42Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:535.94:445.211:210.411:300.55:196:43Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:025.85:515.312:220.45:186:44Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:135.86:565.612:360.51:220.35:166:45Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:205.97:565.91:410.32:190.15:156:46Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:196.18:516.32:420.13:140.05:136:47Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:146.29:426.53:410.04:06-0.15:126:48Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:066.210:306.74:36-0.24:55-0.15:116:49New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:566.111:176.85:29-0.25:430.05:096:50New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:446.06:18-0.26:270.15:086:51New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:036.712:325.87:06-0.17:110.25:076:52Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:486.52:205.68:530.18:540.46:057:53Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:336.33:095.49:390.29:380.66:047:54Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 12:49 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 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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