Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : 11:57 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 28m at 5:02 am (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Jul 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:555.76:355.812:150.712:430.25:388:33First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:525.57:305.91:100.71:320.35:398:33First Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:485.48:226.02:060.62:210.35:398:33Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:425.39:116.23:010.63:100.35:408:33Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:335.39:576.33:530.43:570.35:408:33Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:205.310:406.34:430.44:430.45:418:32Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:055.311:216.35:310.35:270.45:428:32Full Moon7Fri
8Sat11:485.26:160.36:110.55:428:32Full Moon8Sat
9Sun12:006.312:295.26:580.36:520.55:438:31Full Moon9Sun
10Mon12:366.31:075.27:380.37:330.65:448:31Full Moon10Mon
11Tue1:106.21:425.28:170.38:130.65:448:31Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:436.22:175.38:560.38:540.65:458:30Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:196.12:545.49:350.39:390.75:468:30Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:006.13:375.510:160.310:290.75:468:29Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:486.04:275.711:000.311:250.75:478:29Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:435.85:235.911:480.35:488:28Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:455.66:246.012:270.812:420.35:498:27Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:535.57:286.31:320.81:410.45:508:27Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:015.58:316.52:380.72:430.45:508:26Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:045.69:296.83:420.53:430.35:518:25Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:025.710:256.94:420.44:430.35:528:25Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:585.811:197.05:390.25:400.25:538:24New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:535.96:330.16:350.25:548:23New Moon23Sun
24Mon12:117.012:465.97:240.07:270.25:558:22New Moon24Mon
25Tue1:036.91:376.08:130.08:180.35:558:21Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:536.72:295.99:000.19:090.45:568:20Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:436.43:205.99:460.19:590.55:578:20Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:356.14:125.910:320.210:510.75:588:19First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:275.85:045.811:170.311:430.75:598:18First Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:215.65:575.812:030.46:008:17First Quarter30Sun
31Mon6:165.36:515.812:360.812:500.46:018:16First Quarter31Mon
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 8:29 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (48% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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