Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 12m at 8:57 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:455.59:135.22:520.23:310.25:456:26Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:305.610:555.54:440.15:180.16:437:27Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:135.711:345.75:350.06:020.06:427:28New Moon3Mon
4Tue11:555.76:24-0.16:450.06:407:29New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:125.912:365.77:12-0.17:270.16:397:30New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:516.11:195.78:00-0.18:090.16:377:31Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:336.32:055.58:490.08:540.26:367:32Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:186.32:565.49:410.19:430.36:347:33Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:096.23:535.210:370.210:380.46:337:34Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:076.14:565.111:350.311:380.56:317:35First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:125.96:025.012:360.46:297:36First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:215.77:095.112:410.51:370.46:287:37First Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:315.78:135.41:460.52:370.36:267:38Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:355.89:115.72:490.33:340.16:257:39Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:325.910:036.03:490.24:260.06:247:40Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:246.010:526.24:440.05:15-0.16:227:41Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:126.011:376.35:37-0.16:01-0.16:217:42Full Moon17Mon
18Tue11:585.96:25-0.16:440.06:197:43Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:216.412:425.87:110.07:240.26:187:44Full Moon19Wed
20Thu1:026.31:255.67:540.18:010.36:167:45Full Moon20Thu
21Fri1:416.22:085.48:360.28:380.56:157:46Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:206.12:515.29:180.39:150.66:147:47Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:005.93:365.010:010.49:530.76:127:48Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:415.84:244.910:450.510:370.76:117:49Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:275.65:154.811:310.511:260.76:097:50Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:185.46:094.812:210.66:087:51Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:155.47:044.812:200.71:130.66:077:52Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:155.47:585.01:190.72:070.56:067:53Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:125.48:495.32:200.62:590.46:047:54Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:055.69:355.73:180.53:490.46:037:55Waning Crescent30Sun
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 11:39 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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