Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 41m at 10:11 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 3:38 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Sep 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:226.52:506.69:140.29:450.46:317:33Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:146.23:426.410:010.310:380.66:317:31Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:075.94:356.310:490.411:310.76:327:30Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:035.65:306.111:370.66:337:28Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:005.46:266.012:250.812:280.76:347:27Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:585.37:236.01:190.81:210.76:357:25Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:555.48:186.02:140.82:140.76:367:23Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:495.59:096.13:060.73:070.66:377:22Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:385.69:566.23:550.63:570.56:387:20Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:245.710:396.24:420.54:460.56:397:18Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:065.811:206.25:260.45:330.56:407:17New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:465.911:586.26:070.46:180.56:417:15New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:226.06:460.47:000.56:427:14New Moon13Fri
14Sat12:336.112:566.07:240.57:420.66:427:12New Moon14Sat
15Sun1:076.01:276.18:000.58:240.76:437:10Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:415.92:006.28:360.69:090.86:447:09Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:185.82:386.39:140.69:570.96:457:07Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:025.63:256.39:570.710:511.06:467:05Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:555.54:206.310:490.711:491.06:477:04First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:585.45:256.211:490.86:487:02First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:085.46:366.312:511.012:550.86:497:00First Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:185.57:456.41:540.92:020.76:506:59Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:245.78:496.62:550.73:060.56:516:57Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:226.19:466.73:520.54:070.46:526:56Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:176.410:406.84:470.35:050.26:536:54Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:086.711:316.85:380.16:000.16:546:52Full Moon26Thu
27Fri11:586.86:270.16:520.16:556:51Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:206.712:466.97:140.17:420.26:566:49Full Moon28Sat
29Sun1:096.51:336.87:590.28:320.36:576:47Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:586.32:206.78:430.49:210.56:586:46Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 12:54 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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