Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 58m at 3:10 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:14 pm (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:36 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Aug 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:385.44:065.610:210.511:011.06:018:15Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:225.14:515.711:010.511:561.16:028:14Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:154.95:435.711:480.66:038:13Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:184.86:445.812:571.112:430.66:048:12Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:254.87:486.02:021.11:470.76:058:11Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:294.98:496.33:040.92:520.66:068:09Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:275.19:466.54:040.83:550.56:078:08Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:215.410:396.85:000.64:550.46:088:07New Moon8Sun
9Mon11:135.711:316.95:530.35:530.26:098:06New Moon9Mon
10Tue12:046.06:430.26:480.16:108:05New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:226.912:546.37:300.17:410.16:118:03New Moon11Wed
12Thu1:126.81:456.48:170.08:340.16:128:02Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:036.62:366.59:040.09:290.36:128:01Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:556.33:296.59:510.110:240.46:138:00Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:505.94:256.510:400.211:210.66:147:58First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:485.65:226.311:310.46:157:57First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:485.36:216.212:190.712:250.56:167:56First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:495.27:216.21:190.81:200.66:177:54Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:505.18:196.22:180.82:170.76:187:53Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:475.29:136.23:140.73:120.76:197:51Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:405.410:016.34:060.64:040.66:207:50Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:285.510:466.34:550.54:540.66:217:49Full Moon22Sun
23Mon11:135.611:296.35:390.55:400.66:227:47Full Moon23Mon
24Tue11:555.66:200.56:240.76:237:46Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:086.212:345.76:570.57:050.76:247:44Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:456.01:095.77:320.57:440.86:257:43Full Moon26Thu
27Fri1:205.91:425.78:050.68:230.96:267:41Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:535.72:125.88:360.69:040.96:267:40Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:265.52:435.99:070.79:471.06:277:38Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:025.33:195.99:410.710:351.16:287:37Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:465.24:056.010:230.711:301.26:297:35Third Quarter31Tue
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 6:12 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 84% 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 (84% 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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