Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 55m at 8:16 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:55 am (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Nov 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:435.11:485.98:050.78:580.76:305:01Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:244.92:265.88:450.79:430.76:324:59Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:094.83:125.79:300.710:320.76:334:58First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:004.84:065.610:230.711:230.76:344:57First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:564.85:075.611:220.76:354:56First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:555.06:115.712:180.612:240.66:364:55First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:535.37:125.81:130.41:270.56:374:54Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:465.78:076.02:060.32:280.36:384:53Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:366.18:596.12:580.13:270.26:394:52Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:256.49:506.13:490.04:240.06:414:51Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:136.710:416.14:400.05:20-0.16:424:50Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:026.911:326.05:30-0.16:14-0.16:434:49Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:516.96:200.07:07-0.16:444:48Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:245.812:436.87:100.08:010.06:454:48Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:195.61:376.68:030.18:560.16:464:47Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:165.42:356.38:580.29:520.26:474:46Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:175.23:376.09:550.310:470.26:494:45Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:195.24:395.810:530.411:420.26:504:45Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:205.25:415.711:520.46:514:44Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:205.36:405.612:370.212:510.46:524:43Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:165.57:355.51:290.11:480.36:534:43Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:085.78:265.52:190.02:420.26:544:42Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:555.99:125.53:06-0.13:330.16:554:42Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:396.09:575.43:50-0.14:210.16:564:41New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:206.010:405.34:320.05:070.16:574:41New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:006.011:225.15:120.15:500.16:584:40New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:375.95:500.26:320.16:594:40New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:015.012:125.86:270.27:120.27:004:39Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:394.812:445.77:030.37:520.37:014:39Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:164.71:175.67:400.38:330.37:024:39Waxing 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 11:05 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 (7% 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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