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 5h 46m 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 - Oct 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:545.811:096.35:160.55:270.56:586:45Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:326.011:486.35:590.46:150.46:596:44Full Moon2Sat
3Sun12:096.26:400.47:020.57:006:42Full Moon3Sun
4Mon12:286.212:466.47:200.47:490.57:016:40Full Moon4Mon
5Tue1:086.11:256.58:010.58:380.67:026:39Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:516.02:086.68:430.59:300.77:036:37Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:395.82:576.69:300.610:250.87:046:36Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:355.53:546.410:230.711:240.97:056:34Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:375.34:586.311:220.87:066:33Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:455.26:086.212:250.912:250.87:076:31Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:545.37:186.21:280.81:310.87:086:29Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:005.58:236.32:280.72:350.77:096:28Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:005.89:216.43:250.53:350.57:106:26Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:536.110:136.54:190.34:320.47:116:25Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:436.311:026.45:090.25:260.37:126:23New Moon15Fri
16Sat11:306.511:496.35:560.26:170.37:136:22New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:156.56:390.27:040.37:146:21New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:336.212:576.57:200.37:490.47:156:19New Moon18Mon
19Tue1:175.91:396.47:590.58:330.67:166:18Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:015.72:206.38:370.69:170.77:176:16Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:465.43:026.19:150.710:010.87:186:15Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:335.23:465.99:550.810:470.87:196:14Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:235.04:345.810:390.911:350.87:206:12First Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:154.95:275.711:270.97:216:11First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:104.86:235.612:250.812:210.97:226:10First Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:064.97:215.61:180.81:180.87:236:08First Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:005.18:165.72:100.72:160.77:256:07Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:505.39:065.83:010.53:120.67:266:06Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:355.69:525.93:490.44:070.47:276:04Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:175.910:366.04:360.35:000.37:286:03Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun9:586.210:196.04:210.24:520.36:295:02Full Moon31Sun
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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