Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : 12:23 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 11m at 5:35 am (5.4 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 - Feb 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:345.310:004.53:38-0.34:26-0.37:105:21Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:185.310:434.64:25-0.35:10-0.37:095:22New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:595.311:234.65:09-0.35:49-0.37:085:23New Moon3Mon
4Tue11:365.211:594.65:51-0.36:27-0.37:075:25New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:115.16:31-0.37:01-0.37:065:26New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:324.712:445.07:09-0.37:35-0.37:055:27Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:034.81:164.97:49-0.28:08-0.37:045:28Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:344.91:514.88:30-0.18:42-0.37:035:29Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:095.02:334.69:160.09:20-0.27:025:30Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:535.13:244.510:090.110:07-0.27:015:32First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:455.14:244.311:090.211:03-0.16:595:33First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:475.15:344.212:150.26:585:34First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:585.26:454.312:10-0.11:230.16:575:35Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:095.47:514.51:19-0.12:260.06:565:36Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:135.68:494.82:26-0.33:25-0.26:555:37Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:125.99:445.23:28-0.54:21-0.46:535:39Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:076.010:365.54:27-0.75:13-0.66:525:40Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:596.111:275.75:22-0.86:02-0.76:515:41Full Moon18Tue
19Wed11:496.06:15-0.96:48-0.86:495:42Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:175.812:395.87:06-0.87:33-0.76:485:43Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:065.91:285.67:57-0.78:19-0.66:475:44Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:555.82:195.28:49-0.59:05-0.46:455:45Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:465.73:124.99:41-0.39:52-0.36:445:47Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:385.54:074.610:34-0.110:40-0.16:435:48Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:335.35:044.411:290.111:320.06:415:49Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:305.16:044.312:250.16:405:50Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:295.07:024.412:270.11:210.16:385:51Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:275.17:574.51:230.12:150.16:375:52Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:195.18:474.62:170.03:050.06:355:53Waning Crescent29Sat
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 8:59 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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