Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : 3:56 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 57m at 9:36 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:36 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Feb 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:375.13:034.69:470.09:53-0.27:095:22First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:295.14:014.410:470.110:45-0.17:085:23First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:285.15:094.211:540.211:49-0.17:075:24First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:375.26:234.21:030.27:065:26Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:495.37:324.312:58-0.12:090.17:055:27Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:575.58:344.52:06-0.23:11-0.17:045:28Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:585.79:314.83:10-0.34:09-0.37:035:29Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:545.910:255.14:10-0.55:02-0.57:025:30Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:476.011:165.35:06-0.75:52-0.77:015:31Full Moon9Mon
10Tue11:375.95:59-0.86:38-0.77:005:33Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:055.512:265.86:49-0.87:22-0.76:585:34Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:535.51:135.67:38-0.78:05-0.66:575:35Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:405.52:005.38:27-0.58:47-0.56:565:36Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:285.42:504.99:16-0.39:30-0.36:555:37Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:175.33:414.610:06-0.110:14-0.26:535:38Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:075.24:354.410:580.011:010.06:525:40Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:005.05:324.211:520.111:510.06:515:41Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:574.96:314.112:480.26:505:42Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:544.97:274.212:450.11:430.16:485:43Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:495.08:194.31:410.02:370.16:475:44Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:405.19:074.52:340.03:260.06:465:45Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:255.29:514.63:25-0.14:13-0.16:445:46Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:085.310:314.74:14-0.24:56-0.16:435:48New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:475.311:084.95:01-0.35:36-0.26:415:49New Moon24Tue
25Wed11:235.311:425.05:45-0.36:14-0.26:405:50New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:585.26:28-0.36:50-0.26:385:51New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:155.212:335.17:10-0.27:25-0.16:375:52Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:485.41:125.07:55-0.18:02-0.16:365:53Waxing Crescent28Sat
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 12:46 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 90% 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 Waxing Gibbous (90% 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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