Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 5h 49m at 3:27 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 9:21 pm (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Oct 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:145.610:286.34:350.64:400.66:586:45Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:555.911:096.35:200.55:310.56:596:44New Moon2Thu
3Fri11:346.211:516.36:030.56:210.47:006:42New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:136.56:440.57:100.47:016:40New Moon4Sat
5Sun12:326.212:546.67:240.57:590.57:026:39Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:166.01:376.78:060.58:510.67:036:37Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:035.72:246.78:510.69:460.87:046:36Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:555.53:176.69:420.810:450.97:056:34Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:555.24:196.310:400.911:461.07:066:33First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:015.05:276.111:421.07:076:31First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:115.06:396.012:481.012:481.07:086:29First Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:205.17:486.11:500.91:540.97:096:28Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:245.48:496.22:490.72:560.77:106:26Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:205.79:426.23:430.53:550.67:116:25Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:116.010:316.34:330.44:500.57:126:23Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:586.211:166.25:200.35:410.47:136:22Full Moon16Thu
17Fri11:416.46:020.36:280.57:146:21Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:006.012:236.46:420.47:130.57:156:19Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:425.81:026.47:200.57:560.67:166:18Full Moon19Sun
20Mon1:245.61:406.37:550.78:380.77:176:16Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:065.42:176.18:300.89:200.87:186:15Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:495.12:566.09:050.910:040.97:196:13Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:354.93:385.89:440.910:501.07:206:12Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:244.74:265.710:300.911:381.07:216:11Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:164.75:205.611:210.97:226:09Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:114.75:195.612:291.011:18 AM0.96:245:08Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:074.86:195.612:220.912:170.86:255:07Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:015.17:155.71:140.71:170.76:265:06Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:515.48:055.82:040.62:150.66:275:04Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:365.88:525.92:520.53:110.46:285:03Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri9:196.19:385.93:390.44:060.36:295:02New Moon31Fri
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 6:24 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 11% 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 (11% 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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