Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 43m at 9:34 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:035.85:475.412:020.45:368:23First Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:595.66:425.412:120.812:500.45:368:24First Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:565.47:365.61:070.81:390.45:358:25First Quarter3Wed
4Thu7:525.48:285.82:020.72:270.45:358:25Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:455.39:155.92:570.63:150.35:358:26Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:345.310:006.13:490.54:010.35:358:26Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:205.310:416.24:400.44:460.45:348:27Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:045.311:206.35:290.35:300.45:348:28Full Moon8Mon
9Tue11:465.211:576.36:150.36:130.55:348:28Full Moon9Tue
10Wed12:265.27:000.36:550.55:348:29Full Moon10Wed
11Thu12:326.31:045.27:430.37:370.65:348:29Full Moon11Thu
12Fri1:076.41:435.28:260.38:190.65:348:30Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:456.42:245.39:100.39:050.65:348:30Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:276.33:105.49:550.39:560.65:348:31Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:166.34:025.510:430.310:510.75:348:31Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:136.15:005.611:330.311:510.75:348:31Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:146.06:005.812:260.35:348:32Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:205.87:036.012:540.71:220.25:348:32Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:265.88:046.31:590.62:190.25:348:32Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:305.89:016.63:020.53:150.25:348:33Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:285.89:556.84:030.34:110.25:348:33Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:235.810:477.05:010.25:050.25:358:33New Moon22Mon
23Tue11:175.811:377.05:560.15:580.25:358:33New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:095.86:480.06:480.35:358:33New Moon24Wed
25Thu12:266.912:595.77:370.17:370.45:368:33New Moon25Thu
26Fri1:146.71:495.68:240.18:240.55:368:33Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:016.52:395.69:100.29:100.65:368:34Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun2:486.33:285.59:550.39:580.75:378:34Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:376.04:195.410:390.310:460.85:378:33Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:285.75:105.411:220.411:360.85:388:33First Quarter30Tue
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 12:15 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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