Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 36m at 4:41 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:026.31:295.87:550.58:060.86:307:33Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:426.12:095.88:300.68:470.96:317:32Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:235.82:475.89:040.79:291.06:327:30Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:045.53:265.89:380.810:141.16:337:29Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:485.34:075.710:130.811:021.16:347:27Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:365.04:525.710:530.911:531.26:357:25Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:294.85:435.711:400.96:367:24Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:274.76:415.712:501.212:341.06:377:22Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:284.77:425.81:491.21:341.06:387:21Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:254.98:406.02:471.02:360.96:387:19Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:175.19:326.33:420.93:340.76:397:17Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:055.410:206.54:340.74:310.66:407:16Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:515.811:066.75:230.65:250.46:417:14New Moon13Fri
14Sat11:356.111:526.76:100.46:180.36:427:12New Moon14Sat
15Sun12:206.46:550.37:090.36:437:11New Moon15Sun
16Mon12:386.71:056.67:380.38:000.36:447:09Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:256.51:516.78:220.38:530.46:457:08Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:146.22:416.79:080.49:490.56:467:06Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:075.93:346.79:570.510:470.76:477:04Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:055.64:336.510:500.711:470.96:487:03First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:085.35:366.311:480.86:497:01First Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:145.16:436.212:480.912:490.96:506:59First Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:215.17:496.21:510.91:510.96:516:58Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:235.38:496.22:500.82:520.86:516:56Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:205.59:426.33:460.73:490.76:526:54Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:105.710:306.34:360.64:420.76:536:53Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:575.911:156.35:230.55:320.66:546:51Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:406.011:576.26:050.56:180.76:556:50Full Moon28Sat
29Sun12:216.16:440.57:010.76:566:48Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:376.012:596.17:190.67:420.86:576:46Full Moon30Mon
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 7:19 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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