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 5h 48m 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 - Sep 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:155.84:476.511:020.411:470.76:307:33First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:145.55:466.411:550.66:317:31First Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:165.36:476.312:460.812:500.76:327:30First Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:195.27:486.21:470.81:470.76:337:28Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:195.28:456.32:450.82:440.86:347:27Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:145.49:376.33:410.73:390.76:357:25Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:045.510:246.44:310.64:310.76:367:23Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:515.611:086.45:180.55:190.76:377:22Full Moon8Sat
9Sun11:355.711:506.36:010.56:040.76:387:20Full Moon9Sun
10Mon12:165.86:400.56:460.76:397:19Full Moon10Mon
11Tue12:296.212:535.87:160.67:270.86:407:17Full Moon11Tue
12Wed1:066.01:285.87:500.68:060.96:417:15Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:405.82:005.88:220.78:451.06:417:14Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:145.62:305.88:520.89:261.06:427:12Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:485.43:015.99:240.810:111.16:437:10Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:275.23:405.910:000.811:011.26:447:09Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:155.04:295.910:450.911:581.26:457:07Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:134.95:285.911:390.96:467:06Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:204.86:366.01:001.212:441.06:477:04Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:305.07:486.12:041.11:540.96:487:02Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:335.28:526.43:051.03:000.86:497:01Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:305.69:496.74:020.74:030.66:506:59Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:226.010:426.84:560.55:020.46:516:57New Moon23Sun
24Mon11:136.311:336.95:470.35:590.26:526:56New Moon24Mon
25Tue12:026.66:350.26:530.16:536:54New Moon25Tue
26Wed12:246.812:516.87:220.17:460.16:546:52New Moon26Wed
27Thu1:146.61:406.98:080.28:390.26:556:51Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:046.32:316.98:540.39:340.46:556:49Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat2:576.03:236.79:430.510:290.66:566:48Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:535.64:196.510:330.611:250.76:576:46First Quarter30Sun
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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