Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:40 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 31m at 10:19 pm (6.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Aug 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:436.53:216.09:520.110:090.46:028:15Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:386.34:176.110:410.211:070.56:028:14First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:355.95:146.211:310.26:038:13First Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:355.66:136.312:060.612:230.36:048:11First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:375.47:126.31:070.71:170.46:058:10First Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:395.38:116.42:090.72:130.56:068:09Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:385.29:066.43:090.63:080.56:078:08Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:335.39:576.54:050.54:020.66:088:07Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:255.410:456.54:580.54:540.66:098:06Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:135.411:306.55:470.45:420.66:108:04Full Moon10Fri
11Sat11:595.56:320.46:280.76:118:03Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:136.412:425.57:130.57:100.76:128:02Full Moon12Sun
13Mon12:536.31:225.47:500.57:500.86:138:00Full Moon13Mon
14Tue1:326.12:015.48:260.68:290.96:147:59Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:095.92:375.49:000.69:090.96:157:58Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:465.73:145.59:330.69:511.06:167:56Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:245.53:505.510:060.610:371.06:167:55Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:065.34:315.610:430.711:281.16:177:54Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:545.05:185.711:250.76:187:52Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:514.96:135.712:261.212:150.86:197:51Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:564.87:165.91:291.21:140.86:207:50Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed8:014.88:186.12:321.12:180.86:217:48Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:005.09:166.43:330.93:220.76:227:47Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:545.310:106.64:300.74:220.66:237:45Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:465.611:036.85:240.55:210.46:247:44New Moon25Sat
26Sun11:365.811:546.96:150.46:170.36:257:42New Moon26Sun
27Mon12:256.17:040.27:100.26:267:41New Moon27Mon
28Tue12:446.91:156.37:510.18:030.26:277:39Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:346.82:056.58:370.18:570.36:287:38Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:256.52:576.59:240.29:520.46:297:36Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri3:196.23:516.510:120.310:490.56:297:35Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 1:59 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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