Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 16m at 8:37 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 1:57 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Jul 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:395.29:076.53:170.73:160.45:388:33Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:385.310:026.84:180.54:160.45:398:33Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:345.510:566.95:170.35:150.35:398:33Full Moon3Thu
4Fri11:295.611:497.06:130.26:130.25:408:33Full Moon4Fri
5Sat12:235.87:060.07:080.25:408:33Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:437.01:175.97:560.08:020.25:418:32Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:366.92:116.08:46-0.18:560.25:418:32Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue2:296.73:066.09:35-0.19:510.35:428:32Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:236.44:016.110:240.010:460.45:438:32Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:196.14:576.111:130.011:420.55:438:31Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:165.85:536.112:020.15:448:31Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:135.56:496.112:390.612:530.25:458:30Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:115.37:456.11:360.61:440.35:468:30Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon8:085.38:386.22:330.62:350.35:468:29Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:025.39:276.33:280.53:260.45:478:29Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:525.310:136.34:190.44:140.45:488:28Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:405.310:576.35:080.45:010.45:498:28New Moon17Thu
18Fri11:255.411:386.35:530.35:460.55:498:27New Moon18Fri
19Sat12:075.36:350.36:290.55:508:26New Moon19Sat
20Sun12:166.212:475.37:150.37:090.65:518:26New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:526.11:245.37:520.47:490.65:528:25Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:256.01:585.48:280.48:280.65:538:24Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:576.02:315.59:030.49:090.75:538:23Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:315.93:065.69:380.49:530.85:548:23Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:105.73:465.710:150.410:440.85:558:22First Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:565.64:355.810:560.411:400.95:568:21First Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:525.45:316.011:450.45:578:20First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:565.26:346.112:440.912:430.55:588:19First Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:075.17:416.31:500.91:480.55:598:18Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:165.28:456.52:560.82:540.56:008:17Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:185.49:446.73:580.63:570.46:008:16Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 11:17 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 9% 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 Crescent (9% 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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