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 : in 52m at 12:23 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 6:15 pm (6.0 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 - Jun 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:086.12:475.09:160.69:020.85:368:23Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:445.93:285.09:550.69:440.85:368:24Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:235.84:105.010:350.610:320.85:368:24Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:085.74:565.111:160.511:250.95:358:25Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:585.55:465.312:010.55:358:26Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:555.46:405.512:230.912:490.55:358:26Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:585.27:365.81:270.91:410.55:348:27Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:015.28:326.22:330.82:360.55:348:27Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:015.29:256.53:360.73:330.55:348:28Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:575.310:166.74:370.54:300.55:348:29Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:515.311:086.95:350.45:270.55:348:29New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:455.46:310.36:240.45:348:30New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:017.012:405.57:250.27:190.45:348:30New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:556.91:345.58:160.18:130.45:348:30Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:496.82:305.69:080.19:090.45:348:31Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:456.63:275.79:590.110:050.45:348:31Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:426.34:255.710:490.111:020.55:348:32First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:406.05:235.811:390.15:348:32First Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:385.76:206.012:000.612:290.25:348:32First Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:365.57:166.112:580.61:200.25:348:32First Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:345.38:106.21:570.62:100.35:348:33Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:305.39:006.32:540.62:590.35:358:33Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:225.29:476.43:480.53:480.45:358:33Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:115.210:326.44:390.44:340.55:358:33Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:575.211:146.45:280.45:200.55:358:33Full Moon25Tue
26Wed11:425.211:556.36:130.46:030.65:368:33Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:245.16:550.46:440.75:368:33Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:336.21:045.17:340.47:230.75:378:34Full Moon28Fri
29Sat1:096.21:415.18:120.58:010.75:378:33Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:426.12:175.18:480.58:390.85:378:33Waning 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 3:19 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 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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