Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 29m at 2:32 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:51 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Mar 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:475.05:364.012:070.46:345:54Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:535.06:424.11:110.46:335:55Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:025.27:434.41:040.12:120.26:315:56Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:035.58:374.72:100.03:090.16:305:57Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:595.79:285.13:11-0.24:02-0.16:285:58Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:515.910:175.54:09-0.44:52-0.36:275:59New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:416.011:055.85:05-0.65:40-0.46:256:00New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:306.011:536.05:58-0.76:25-0.56:246:01New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:195.96:50-0.77:10-0.46:226:03Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:416.21:085.67:43-0.57:56-0.36:216:04Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:306.12:015.38:37-0.48:44-0.26:196:05Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:226.02:575.09:33-0.19:360.06:186:06First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:185.83:564.710:300.110:310.26:166:07First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:195.54:594.511:300.311:290.36:146:08First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:235.36:034.512:300.36:136:09First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:295.27:064.612:300.41:300.36:116:10Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:315.28:034.81:310.32:260.26:106:11Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:265.38:545.02:280.23:160.16:086:12Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:145.49:405.23:210.14:020.06:066:13Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:595.410:235.34:100.14:440.06:056:14Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:405.411:035.44:560.05:230.06:036:15Full Moon21Tue
22Wed11:195.311:405.55:380.05:580.16:026:16Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:565.26:190.06:310.26:006:17Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:135.512:315.06:580.17:020.25:586:18Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:435.51:054.87:360.27:330.35:576:19Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:125.61:404.78:160.38:040.45:556:20Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:435.62:184.68:580.48:410.45:546:21Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:225.63:034.59:460.59:280.55:526:22Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:105.53:584.410:390.610:240.55:506:23Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:085.45:014.411:380.611:290.55:496:24Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:175.46:094.612:390.65:476:25Third Quarter31Fri
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 5:11 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (30% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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