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 32m at 8:15 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 1:39 pm (5.7 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 - Jun 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:105.78:466.12:260.62:540.25:368:23Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:045.69:346.33:230.53:430.25:368:24Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:535.610:206.44:160.44:290.25:358:24Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:395.611:026.55:060.35:130.35:358:25Full Moon4Fri
5Sat11:245.511:436.55:530.35:540.45:358:26Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:085.46:380.36:340.55:358:26Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:226.412:505.37:190.37:120.65:348:27Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:586.31:305.17:590.47:480.75:348:28Full Moon8Tue
9Wed1:336.22:085.08:380.48:250.85:348:28Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:066.12:475.09:170.59:030.85:348:29Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:416.03:265.09:570.59:450.85:348:29Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:205.94:085.010:380.510:320.85:348:30Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:055.84:555.111:220.511:260.85:348:30Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:585.75:475.312:080.45:348:30Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:575.66:435.512:250.812:590.45:348:31Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:015.57:415.91:290.81:530.45:348:31Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:055.58:376.22:350.72:480.45:348:32Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:045.69:306.63:380.53:440.35:348:32Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:005.610:226.94:390.44:400.35:348:32Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:555.611:147.05:380.25:360.35:348:32New Moon20Sun
21Mon11:505.76:340.16:310.35:348:33New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:067.112:445.67:280.17:250.35:358:33New Moon22Tue
23Wed1:007.01:395.68:210.08:190.45:358:33Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:546.92:355.69:130.19:140.45:358:33Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:506.63:335.610:040.110:100.55:358:33Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:476.34:315.610:560.211:060.65:368:33First Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:456.05:285.711:460.25:368:33First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:445.86:255.812:030.612:370.25:378:33First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:425.67:215.91:000.71:270.25:378:33First Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:395.48:156.11:580.62:170.35:378:33Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 10:57 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 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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