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 5h 13m 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 - Jun 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:205.810:457.04:560.25:020.35:368:23Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:135.711:357.15:540.15:550.35:368:24Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:075.66:490.16:460.45:358:25Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:257.012:595.57:410.17:370.55:358:25Full Moon4Tue
5Wed1:166.91:525.38:320.28:270.75:358:26Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:076.62:465.29:220.39:180.85:348:27Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:596.33:415.210:120.510:100.95:348:27Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:546.04:375.111:010.511:031.05:348:28Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:495.85:325.211:490.611:571.05:348:28Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:455.56:285.312:360.65:348:29Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:425.47:225.412:531.01:240.55:348:29Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:385.28:145.61:490.92:110.55:348:30Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:325.29:025.82:450.82:570.55:348:30Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:225.19:466.03:380.73:420.55:348:31Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:095.110:286.24:300.64:260.55:348:31Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:545.011:076.25:190.55:100.65:348:31New Moon16Sun
17Mon11:375.011:446.36:070.55:540.75:348:32New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:184.96:510.46:360.75:348:32New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:206.312:574.97:350.57:180.75:348:32New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:566.31:364.98:170.58:000.75:348:33Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:336.32:155.08:590.58:440.75:348:33Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:146.32:595.19:430.59:330.75:358:33Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:016.23:485.310:280.510:270.75:358:33Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:546.14:425.411:150.411:250.75:358:33First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:525.95:405.712:040.45:368:33First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:545.76:405.912:270.712:560.45:368:33First Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:595.67:406.21:320.71:510.45:368:33Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:045.58:396.52:370.62:470.45:378:33Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:055.49:346.73:410.53:430.45:378:33Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:025.410:276.94:410.44:390.45:388:33Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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