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 4h 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 - Mar 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:075.29:334.83:09-0.13:52-0.16:345:54Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:515.310:154.93:58-0.24:35-0.16:325:55New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:325.310:545.04:44-0.25:16-0.26:315:56New Moon3Tue
4Wed11:105.211:295.15:28-0.25:53-0.16:295:58New Moon4Wed
5Thu11:465.26:10-0.26:29-0.16:285:59New Moon5Thu
6Fri12:015.212:195.16:51-0.17:03-0.16:266:00Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:315.312:525.07:32-0.17:370.06:256:01Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:025.51:294.98:150.08:120.06:236:02Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:395.62:134.89:020.18:540.16:226:03Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:255.63:054.69:550.29:460.16:206:04First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:205.54:074.510:540.310:470.26:196:05First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:245.45:174.511:580.411:550.26:176:06First Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:375.46:284.71:020.36:156:07First Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:515.57:335.01:050.12:040.26:146:08Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:565.78:315.42:11-0.13:010.06:126:09Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:545.99:255.73:13-0.33:55-0.26:116:10Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:486.010:166.04:11-0.44:46-0.46:096:11Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:396.111:056.35:06-0.65:34-0.46:086:12Full Moon18Wed
19Thu11:286.011:536.35:58-0.66:19-0.46:066:13Full Moon19Thu
20Fri12:165.86:48-0.57:03-0.36:046:14Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:396.31:045.57:36-0.47:47-0.16:036:15Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:256.21:535.38:25-0.28:310.16:016:16Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:126.02:445.09:140.09:160.26:006:17Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:025.73:374.810:040.210:040.45:586:18Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:555.44:334.610:550.410:550.55:566:19Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:515.25:314.611:480.411:490.55:556:20Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:505.16:294.612:420.45:536:21Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:495.17:244.812:460.51:340.45:516:22Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:445.28:155.01:420.42:240.35:506:23Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:345.39:015.22:360.33:110.25:486:24Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue9:195.39:425.43:280.23:560.25:476:25Waning Crescent31Tue
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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