Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:32 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 54m at 7:17 pm (6.2 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 - Oct 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:375.812:586.17:150.77:420.86:586:45New Moon1Sun
2Mon1:145.61:316.17:470.88:220.96:596:43Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:505.42:026.08:180.99:021.07:006:41Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed2:265.22:346.08:500.99:451.17:016:40Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:045.03:115.99:261.010:321.17:026:38Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:484.83:575.910:111.011:231.27:036:37First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:404.84:535.811:051.07:046:35First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:414.85:575.812:191.212:061.07:056:34First Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:454.97:055.91:171.11:110.97:066:32First Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:485.28:096.12:140.92:170.87:076:31Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:455.69:066.33:090.73:190.67:086:29Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:366.09:586.44:010.54:190.47:096:28Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:256.510:496.54:510.35:170.27:106:26Full Moon13Fri
14Sat11:136.811:386.45:390.26:130.27:116:25Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:017.06:270.27:070.27:126:23Full Moon15Sun
16Mon12:286.212:497.17:140.28:000.27:136:22Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:196.01:397.08:020.38:540.47:146:20Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:125.72:326.88:520.59:500.67:156:19Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:085.43:296.59:460.610:460.77:166:17Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:085.24:306.210:420.811:430.87:176:16Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:105.15:335.911:400.97:186:14Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:135.16:365.812:400.812:400.97:196:13Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:155.27:375.71:360.81:390.97:216:12Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:125.48:335.72:290.72:370.87:226:10Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:045.69:225.83:180.53:310.77:236:09Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:515.910:085.74:030.44:220.67:246:08Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:346.010:515.74:460.45:100.57:256:07New Moon27Fri
28Sat11:156.111:325.55:260.45:560.57:266:05New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:526.111:125.35:040.55:390.66:275:04New Moon29Sun
30Mon11:286.111:505.25:400.66:210.66:285:03New Moon30Mon
31Tue12:006.06:150.77:020.76:295:02Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 10:54 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 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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