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 : 1:20 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 38m at 6:42 am (5.1 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 - Apr 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:135.94:584.811:340.311:340.46:467:26First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:185.76:044.712:340.46:447:27First Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:265.57:094.812:360.51:340.46:437:28First Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:345.48:125.11:400.52:330.36:417:29Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:355.59:085.32:410.43:270.26:407:30Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:295.69:575.63:390.24:160.16:387:30Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:175.610:435.84:320.15:020.06:377:31Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:025.611:266.05:220.15:440.06:357:32Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:445.56:080.06:230.16:337:33Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:056.112:255.46:510.16:590.26:327:34Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:436.01:045.37:310.17:330.46:307:35Full Moon11Wed
12Thu1:186.01:435.18:110.28:050.56:297:36Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:515.92:214.98:500.38:380.56:277:37Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:235.83:004.89:300.49:130.66:267:38Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:585.73:414.710:120.59:540.66:247:39Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:385.64:274.610:570.610:420.66:237:40Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:265.55:194.611:470.611:380.76:217:41Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:235.56:174.712:410.66:207:42Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:275.47:164.912:400.61:360.66:197:43Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:335.58:145.31:460.62:320.56:177:44Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:345.69:065.72:500.53:250.46:167:45Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:295.79:566.13:510.34:160.36:147:46Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:215.810:436.54:510.15:070.26:137:47New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:115.811:316.85:480.05:570.26:127:48New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:035.76:430.06:460.26:107:49New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:206.912:545.67:370.07:360.36:097:50New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:106.91:475.58:300.08:270.46:087:51Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:026.72:435.39:240.29:210.56:067:52Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:586.43:435.210:200.310:180.66:057:53Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:586.14:455.111:160.411:170.76:047:54First Quarter30Mon
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 10:01 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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