Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:34 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 13m at 2:21 am (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Apr 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:375.711:585.96:01-0.16:210.05:466:25Full Moon1Thu
2Fri12:175.56:420.06:560.15:456:26Full Moon2Fri
3Sat12:365.812:575.37:220.07:310.25:436:27Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun1:125.72:365.29:020.19:050.36:417:28Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:475.63:175.09:420.29:400.46:407:29Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:235.64:004.810:250.310:190.46:387:30Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:035.54:484.711:120.411:050.56:377:31Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:505.45:404.612:020.46:357:32Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:455.36:384.712:570.56:347:33Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat6:485.37:374.812:590.51:550.46:327:34Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun7:525.58:335.12:030.42:520.36:317:35Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:505.79:245.53:040.33:460.26:297:36Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:435.910:125.94:030.14:380.16:287:37Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:346.010:586.25:000.05:280.06:267:38New Moon14Wed
15Thu11:236.111:456.55:55-0.26:17-0.16:257:39New Moon15Thu
16Fri12:136.16:49-0.37:05-0.16:237:40New Moon16Fri
17Sat12:326.71:036.07:41-0.37:520.06:227:41New Moon17Sat
18Sun1:206.71:545.98:34-0.28:420.16:207:42Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon2:116.72:495.79:28-0.19:330.26:197:43Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue3:056.53:475.510:230.010:280.36:177:44Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:036.34:485.311:200.211:260.56:167:45First Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:056.05:505.312:170.36:157:46First Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:105.86:535.312:250.51:150.36:137:47First Quarter23Fri
24Sat7:145.77:545.51:260.52:120.36:127:48Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:155.78:505.72:260.43:060.26:107:49Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:105.79:405.93:230.33:570.16:097:50Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:595.810:276.14:160.24:440.16:087:51Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:455.811:106.25:060.25:280.16:077:52Full Moon28Wed
29Thu11:295.711:516.25:530.16:090.26:057:53Full Moon29Thu
30Fri12:115.66:370.16:470.36:047:54Full Moon30Fri
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 5:57 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 88% 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 (88% 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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