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 : 8:47 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 02m at 2:21 pm (5.1 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 - Nov 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:215.45:446.011:560.66:305:01Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:245.56:475.912:460.412:570.56:315:00Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:235.77:446.01:410.31:560.46:324:59Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:165.98:356.02:330.12:510.36:334:58Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:046.19:226.03:220.13:440.26:344:56Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:496.310:075.94:070.14:330.26:364:55New Moon6Sat
7Sun10:326.310:515.84:500.15:190.26:374:54New Moon7Sun
8Mon11:136.311:335.65:300.26:020.36:384:53New Moon8Mon
9Tue11:516.26:080.36:440.36:394:52New Moon9Tue
10Wed12:135.412:286.16:440.47:240.46:404:51Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:535.21:035.97:190.58:050.56:414:50Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:335.01:385.87:550.68:460.56:424:50Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:144.82:165.78:340.69:300.56:444:49Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:584.73:005.69:180.610:150.56:454:48First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:464.73:515.510:090.611:040.56:464:47First Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:384.84:485.511:050.511:560.46:474:46First Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:354.95:505.512:060.56:484:46First Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:325.26:515.612:500.31:080.46:494:45Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri7:275.57:485.71:440.22:100.36:504:44Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:175.98:415.82:360.03:090.16:514:43Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:066.39:325.93:28-0.14:070.06:534:43Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:546.610:235.84:19-0.15:03-0.16:544:42Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:436.711:155.85:11-0.25:57-0.26:554:42Full Moon23Tue
24Wed11:346.86:02-0.26:51-0.26:564:41Full Moon24Wed
25Thu12:075.712:256.76:53-0.17:44-0.26:574:41Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:015.51:196.57:460.08:39-0.16:584:40Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:585.32:166.38:410.19:330.06:594:40Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:585.23:176.09:370.110:280.07:004:40Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:595.24:185.710:350.211:220.07:014:39Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:005.25:205.511:340.27:024:39Third 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 5:34 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 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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