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 8m at 1:23 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:355.57:165.712:490.81:220.45:368:23First Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:325.48:095.91:470.82:100.45:368:24Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:265.38:586.12:430.72:570.45:358:24Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:175.29:446.23:360.63:430.45:358:25Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:055.210:266.34:270.54:270.55:358:26Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:505.211:076.35:160.45:100.55:358:26Full Moon6Wed
7Thu11:345.111:466.36:020.45:520.65:348:27Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:155.06:450.46:330.75:348:28Full Moon8Fri
9Sat12:226.312:545.07:260.47:120.75:348:28Full Moon9Sat
10Sun12:576.21:314.98:060.57:500.75:348:29Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:306.22:075.08:450.58:300.75:348:29Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue2:046.12:445.09:240.59:120.75:348:30Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:436.13:255.210:040.59:590.85:348:30Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:286.04:125.310:460.510:530.85:348:31Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:205.95:055.511:310.411:520.85:348:31Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:185.76:025.812:190.45:348:31Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:215.57:036.012:570.81:130.45:348:32Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:285.48:046.32:050.82:100.45:348:32Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:345.39:026.63:110.73:100.55:348:32Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:345.39:586.84:150.64:090.55:348:33Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:325.410:526.95:150.45:080.55:348:33New Moon21Thu
22Fri11:285.411:466.96:130.36:050.45:358:33New Moon22Fri
23Sat12:235.47:060.27:000.45:358:33New Moon23Sat
24Sun12:406.81:175.57:570.27:530.55:358:33Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:326.72:105.58:470.28:450.55:368:33Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:246.43:045.59:350.29:380.65:368:33Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:176.23:585.510:210.310:300.75:368:33Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:105.94:515.611:070.311:230.85:378:34First Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:035.65:445.711:520.45:378:33First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:585.36:375.712:170.912:380.45:388:33First Quarter30Sat
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 4:02 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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