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 : 4:30 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 03m at 9:57 am (5.2 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 - Mar 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:514.96:434.11:050.36:345:54First Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:565.17:414.212:560.22:060.36:335:55Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:565.38:344.51:590.13:030.16:315:56Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:505.69:234.82:59-0.13:570.06:305:57Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:415.810:115.23:56-0.34:47-0.26:285:58Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:306.010:585.54:51-0.55:35-0.36:275:59Full Moon6Wed
7Thu11:186.011:445.75:44-0.66:20-0.46:256:00Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:066.06:35-0.77:05-0.46:246:01Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:315.912:555.87:27-0.67:50-0.46:226:02Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:196.01:465.58:20-0.58:37-0.36:216:04Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:106.02:405.29:16-0.39:27-0.16:196:05Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:055.93:394.910:14-0.110:210.16:186:06Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:045.74:414.611:140.111:180.26:166:07Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:075.55:474.512:160.36:146:08Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:145.36:524.512:190.31:180.36:136:09Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:185.37:524.71:210.32:170.26:116:10Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:165.48:454.92:200.23:110.16:106:11Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:085.59:345.13:160.14:000.06:086:12Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:545.610:195.34:070.04:450.06:066:13New Moon19Tue
20Wed10:385.611:015.44:540.05:250.06:056:14New Moon20Wed
21Thu11:195.511:405.45:370.06:020.06:036:15New Moon21Thu
22Fri11:585.46:180.06:360.16:026:16New Moon22Fri
23Sat12:165.412:355.26:580.17:080.26:006:17Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:495.51:115.07:360.27:390.35:586:18Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:205.41:474.88:150.28:100.35:576:19Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:505.42:264.68:570.38:440.45:556:20Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:255.43:094.59:420.49:260.45:546:21First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:075.44:004.410:330.510:160.55:526:22First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:005.35:004.311:300.611:160.55:506:23First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:045.36:044.412:310.65:496:24First Quarter30Sat
31Sun6:155.47:074.712:240.51:320.55:476:25Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 1:13 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 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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