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 7h 06m 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 - Dec 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:426.510:145.33:590.04:580.07:034:39Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:336.611:085.24:540.05:54-0.17:044:38Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:266.65:49-0.16:48-0.17:054:38Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:025.112:206.46:42-0.17:41-0.17:064:38Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:575.11:166.27:370.08:340.07:074:38Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:545.02:135.98:330.09:260.07:084:38Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:535.03:125.79:300.110:180.07:094:38Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:525.04:115.410:270.211:090.07:104:38Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:515.15:105.211:250.211:590.07:114:38Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:495.26:085.012:230.27:114:38Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:455.37:044.912:49-0.11:210.27:124:38Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:375.57:574.81:38-0.12:160.17:134:38Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:255.68:464.82:26-0.13:090.07:144:38Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:105.79:324.73:12-0.13:590.07:154:39Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:535.710:174.73:560.04:45-0.17:154:39New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:345.711:004.64:390.05:29-0.17:164:39New Moon16Sun
17Mon11:135.711:404.55:210.06:110.07:174:39New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:495.66:000.06:500.07:174:40New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:184.512:245.56:390.07:290.07:184:40Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:544.512:585.57:170.08:070.07:184:41Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:284.51:335.47:560.08:450.07:194:41Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:054.62:135.38:390.09:24-0.17:194:42Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:474.72:595.29:280.110:05-0.17:204:42First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:344.83:515.110:220.110:50-0.27:204:43First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:285.04:504.911:220.111:41-0.27:214:43First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:265.25:554.712:290.27:214:44First Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:285.47:014.712:37-0.21:360.17:214:45Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:305.78:044.71:37-0.22:410.07:224:45Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:285.99:024.72:38-0.23:44-0.17:224:46Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:246.19:584.83:38-0.34:43-0.37:224:47Full Moon30Sun
31Mon10:196.210:565.04:38-0.35:38-0.47:224:48Full Moon31Mon
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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