Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : 9:31 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 54m at 2:57 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Dec 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:436.06:120.16:590.17:044:38New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:125.012:226.06:550.17:440.17:054:38Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:545.01:046.07:400.18:310.17:054:38Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu1:405.01:535.98:300.19:210.17:064:38Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri2:335.02:495.89:250.210:120.07:074:38First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:315.13:505.710:240.211:060.07:084:38First Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:335.24:555.511:250.17:094:38First Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:375.36:015.512:02-0.112:290.17:104:38First Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:405.67:055.412:58-0.21:320.07:114:38Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:395.98:045.51:54-0.32:33-0.27:124:38Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:336.18:595.52:49-0.43:31-0.37:124:38Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:256.39:515.53:42-0.44:27-0.47:134:38Full Moon12Fri
13Sat10:146.410:415.44:34-0.45:20-0.47:144:38Full Moon13Sat
14Sun11:026.311:315.35:23-0.46:09-0.47:154:39Full Moon14Sun
15Mon11:496.26:10-0.36:56-0.37:154:39Full Moon15Mon
16Tue12:195.212:346.06:55-0.27:41-0.37:164:39Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:065.11:205.87:40-0.18:25-0.27:174:40Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:544.92:065.58:240.09:09-0.17:174:40Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri2:434.82:545.39:100.19:52-0.17:184:40Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat3:324.73:445.19:570.110:35-0.17:184:41Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:234.74:364.910:470.211:20-0.17:194:41Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon5:154.75:314.711:400.27:194:42Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:084.86:264.612:08-0.112:360.17:204:42Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed7:004.97:214.612:57-0.21:330.17:204:43Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:495.18:114.61:47-0.22:280.07:214:43Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:355.38:594.62:37-0.23:22-0.17:214:44Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:185.59:444.63:26-0.34:14-0.27:214:45Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:005.610:274.74:15-0.35:04-0.37:224:45New Moon28Sun
29Mon10:425.711:104.85:03-0.35:52-0.37:224:46New Moon29Mon
30Tue11:245.811:534.85:51-0.46:38-0.47:224:47New Moon30Tue
31Wed12:075.96:38-0.47:24-0.47:224:48Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 6:14 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

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 (81% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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