Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 6h 10m at 8:21 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 1:47 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Apr 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:386.42:085.58:41-0.28:500.15:466:26Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue2:296.23:045.29:350.09:400.35:446:27Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:245.94:014.910:300.210:330.55:436:28Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:225.75:014.811:260.411:290.65:416:29Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:225.56:024.712:230.45:396:30Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat6:245.47:024.912:270.61:190.45:386:31Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:235.48:565.01:240.63:120.46:367:32Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:165.59:455.23:200.54:010.36:357:33Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:045.510:315.44:110.34:460.26:337:34Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:495.611:135.65:000.25:280.26:327:35Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:315.511:515.75:470.26:080.26:307:36New Moon11Thu
12Fri12:105.46:300.26:450.36:297:37New Moon12Fri
13Sat12:265.712:475.37:120.27:190.36:277:38New Moon13Sat
14Sun12:585.81:225.27:520.27:520.46:267:39New Moon14Sun
15Mon1:275.81:565.08:330.38:250.56:247:40Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:555.92:314.99:140.49:000.66:237:41Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed2:305.93:124.89:590.59:410.66:217:42Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu3:125.94:024.810:490.610:320.76:207:43Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:055.95:024.811:440.611:330.76:187:44First Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:075.86:084.812:440.66:177:45First Quarter20Sat
21Sun6:195.77:155.012:400.71:450.66:167:46First Quarter21Sun
22Mon7:325.88:195.41:500.62:440.46:147:47Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue8:386.09:165.82:560.43:410.36:137:47Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed9:376.110:086.33:590.24:340.16:117:48Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:316.210:596.64:580.05:250.06:107:49Full Moon25Thu
26Fri11:236.211:486.85:54-0.26:140.06:097:50Full Moon26Fri
27Sat12:146.16:48-0.27:010.06:077:51Full Moon27Sat
28Sun12:366.91:045.97:40-0.27:480.16:067:52Full Moon28Sun
29Mon1:246.91:545.78:31-0.18:340.36:057:53Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:126.72:465.49:210.19:210.56:047:54Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 11:04 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 94% 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 (94% 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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