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 1h 35m at 3:08 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 8:45 am (5.1 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 - Feb 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:535.510:184.84:04-0.44:51-0.47:095:21New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:385.511:034.84:53-0.45:35-0.47:085:23New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:215.411:464.85:38-0.46:15-0.47:085:24New Moon3Thu
4Fri12:015.36:20-0.36:52-0.47:075:25New Moon4Fri
5Sat12:264.812:405.26:59-0.37:27-0.37:065:26Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:034.81:185.07:39-0.28:01-0.37:045:27Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:404.81:564.88:18-0.28:34-0.37:035:29Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:164.82:364.69:00-0.19:09-0.27:025:30Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:534.83:194.49:460.09:48-0.27:015:31First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:344.84:084.210:360.110:33-0.27:005:32First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:234.85:044.111:320.111:26-0.16:595:33First Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:204.96:074.112:340.26:585:34First Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:245.07:084.212:27-0.11:360.16:575:36Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:265.28:054.41:30-0.22:350.06:555:37Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:235.48:574.72:32-0.33:31-0.26:545:38Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:165.79:475.03:31-0.54:23-0.46:535:39Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:065.910:365.34:28-0.65:14-0.56:525:40Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:566.011:245.65:22-0.86:01-0.66:505:41Full Moon18Fri
19Sat11:466.06:15-0.86:48-0.76:495:42Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:125.812:355.87:07-0.87:34-0.76:485:44Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:025.91:265.68:00-0.78:21-0.66:465:45Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:535.92:195.38:55-0.59:11-0.56:455:46Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:475.83:175.09:51-0.310:03-0.36:435:47Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:455.64:174.710:49-0.210:58-0.26:425:48Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:465.45:204.511:490.011:560.06:415:49Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:495.36:234.512:500.06:395:50Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:525.27:244.612:560.01:490.06:385:51Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:515.38:204.71:550.02:44-0.16:365:53Waning Crescent28Mon
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 5:56 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 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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