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 : in 2h 56m at 1:20 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:334.71:475.58:19-0.29:02-0.27:224:49Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue2:194.92:375.39:11-0.19:47-0.27:234:49First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:115.03:325.110:090.010:35-0.27:234:50First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:085.14:344.811:110.111:29-0.27:234:51First Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:105.25:404.612:170.17:234:52First Quarter5Fri
6Sat6:155.36:494.512:27-0.21:250.17:234:53Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:195.57:534.51:28-0.22:290.07:234:54Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:205.78:524.62:29-0.23:31-0.27:224:55Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:165.89:484.73:28-0.34:29-0.37:224:56Full Moon9Tue
10Wed10:105.910:414.74:25-0.35:22-0.47:224:57Full Moon10Wed
11Thu11:025.811:324.85:19-0.46:12-0.47:224:58Full Moon11Thu
12Fri11:515.86:09-0.46:58-0.57:224:59Full Moon12Fri
13Sat12:214.812:385.66:57-0.47:41-0.47:215:00Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:094.81:245.47:43-0.38:23-0.47:215:01Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon1:564.82:105.28:29-0.29:04-0.37:215:02Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:434.82:584.99:16-0.19:44-0.37:205:03Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed3:314.83:474.610:040.010:25-0.27:205:04Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:194.84:394.410:540.011:07-0.27:195:05Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:104.85:334.211:470.111:54-0.17:195:06Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:024.86:304.112:440.17:185:08Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun6:564.97:254.012:44-0.11:400.07:185:09Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:475.08:174.11:37-0.12:350.07:175:10Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue8:365.19:044.22:29-0.23:28-0.17:175:11Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:215.39:494.33:21-0.34:18-0.27:165:12Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:045.410:314.44:11-0.35:05-0.37:155:13New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:455.511:114.65:00-0.45:49-0.37:145:14New Moon26Fri
27Sat11:255.611:504.75:46-0.56:31-0.47:145:16New Moon27Sat
28Sun12:055.66:32-0.57:12-0.47:135:17Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:304.912:475.57:19-0.57:53-0.47:125:18Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:125.11:325.48:08-0.48:35-0.47:115:19Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed1:585.22:215.19:01-0.39:21-0.47:105:20Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 4:18 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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