Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 6h 40m at 9:02 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 2:31 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Mar 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:565.07:344.312:550.01:530.16:345:54Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:525.28:264.61:540.02:490.06:335:55Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:435.49:134.82:51-0.13:42-0.16:315:56Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:315.79:595.13:47-0.34:32-0.36:305:57Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:185.910:445.44:40-0.45:21-0.46:285:58New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:046.011:285.65:32-0.66:07-0.46:275:59New Moon6Fri
7Sat11:516.06:22-0.66:52-0.56:256:00New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:145.812:385.97:12-0.67:37-0.46:246:01Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:005.91:285.78:04-0.58:25-0.46:226:02Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:505.92:225.58:59-0.49:14-0.26:216:03Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:445.93:205.29:56-0.210:08-0.16:196:05First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:435.74:215.010:55-0.111:040.06:186:06First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:465.65:264.811:560.16:166:07First Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:515.56:314.812:040.112:580.16:146:08First Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:575.57:334.91:050.11:580.06:136:09Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:575.68:285.12:050.02:55-0.16:116:10Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:515.79:195.33:02-0.13:47-0.26:106:11Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:405.710:075.53:55-0.14:34-0.26:086:12Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:265.710:515.64:44-0.25:18-0.26:066:13Full Moon19Thu
20Fri11:095.711:335.65:30-0.25:58-0.26:056:14Full Moon20Fri
21Sat11:505.66:12-0.26:36-0.16:036:15Full Moon21Sat
22Sun12:125.612:305.46:53-0.17:110.06:026:16Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:495.61:085.27:320.07:440.16:006:17Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:255.51:475.18:120.18:180.25:586:18Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:005.42:274.98:530.28:530.35:576:19Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:365.43:114.79:370.39:320.35:556:20Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:165.33:594.610:250.310:190.45:546:21Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:055.34:544.511:180.411:140.45:526:22Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:025.25:544.512:160.45:506:23Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:075.36:554.712:160.41:150.45:496:24Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue7:115.57:505.01:210.32:130.35:476:25Waning Crescent31Tue
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 11:46 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 (14% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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