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 6h 57m 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 - Nov 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:166.18:396.32:400.23:050.26:305:01Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:086.59:326.43:330.14:040.16:315:00Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:586.810:246.44:250.05:01-0.16:324:58Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:487.011:166.35:16-0.15:55-0.16:344:57Full Moon4Wed
5Thu11:387.06:06-0.16:49-0.16:354:56Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:096.112:296.96:560.07:420.06:364:55Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:025.91:226.77:460.18:350.16:374:54Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:575.72:176.58:390.39:300.26:384:53Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:555.53:156.29:330.410:230.36:394:52Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:545.34:145.910:280.511:170.36:404:51Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:545.35:145.711:250.56:424:50Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:535.36:135.612:110.312:220.56:434:49Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:505.47:095.61:030.21:180.46:444:49Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:425.68:015.61:530.12:120.36:454:48Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:315.88:485.62:400.13:030.26:464:47Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:155.99:335.53:250.03:520.26:474:46Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:576.010:165.54:080.14:390.16:484:45New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:376.010:575.34:490.15:230.16:494:45New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:146.011:365.25:280.26:060.26:514:44New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:495.96:060.26:470.26:524:43New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:135.012:215.96:430.37:280.36:534:43Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:494.912:525.87:200.48:100.46:544:42Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:244.81:275.87:590.48:530.46:554:42Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:044.82:105.88:430.49:390.36:564:41Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:514.83:025.79:340.410:290.36:574:41First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:474.94:025.610:320.411:220.26:584:40First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:475.05:075.611:350.46:594:40First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:515.36:145.612:170.112:400.37:004:39First Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:535.67:185.71:140.01:450.17:014:39Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:516.08:175.72:10-0.12:470.07:024:39Waxing 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 12:15 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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