Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 34m at 1:23 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:42 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Sep 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:175.19:346.13:350.93:300.76:307:34Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:025.310:186.34:250.74:230.66:317:32Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:455.511:006.45:120.65:140.56:327:31Full Moon3Mon
4Tue11:255.811:416.45:560.56:040.56:337:29Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:056.06:380.46:520.46:347:27Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:216.412:446.37:180.47:400.56:357:26Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:036.31:256.57:590.48:290.66:367:24Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:466.12:096.68:400.59:220.76:367:23Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:345.92:586.69:260.510:180.86:377:21Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:285.63:536.510:170.711:181.06:387:19Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:305.34:566.311:140.86:397:18Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:375.16:056.212:201.112:160.96:407:16Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:475.17:166.21:241.11:220.96:417:14Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:555.28:226.22:271.02:270.86:427:13Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:565.59:216.43:260.83:280.76:437:11Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:515.810:136.44:200.64:250.66:447:10Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:416.011:006.45:090.45:180.56:457:08New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:286.211:456.45:550.46:080.56:467:06New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:126.36:370.46:550.66:477:05New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:286.212:546.37:160.57:380.76:487:03New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:106.01:336.37:530.68:210.86:487:01Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:515.82:126.28:280.79:030.96:497:00Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:335.52:516.19:030.89:461.06:506:58Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:175.33:336.09:390.910:321.16:516:56Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:045.04:185.910:200.911:201.16:526:55First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:564.95:095.811:071.06:536:53First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:514.86:065.712:121.112:001.06:546:52First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:484.87:055.71:061.112:580.96:556:50First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:455.08:035.92:011.01:580.96:566:48Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:385.28:556.02:540.92:570.76:576:47Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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