Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 6h 04m at 8:57 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 2:21 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Oct 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:526.02:086.58:460.59:310.76:596:44Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:395.82:566.59:330.610:250.87:006:42Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:335.63:526.410:260.711:230.97:016:41Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:355.54:566.311:240.77:026:39Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:425.46:056.212:230.912:270.77:036:38Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:505.57:146.31:240.81:310.77:046:36Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:565.78:206.42:250.62:350.67:056:34Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:566.09:186.53:220.43:350.47:066:33Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:506.310:116.64:160.34:330.37:076:31Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:416.611:016.65:070.25:270.27:086:30New Moon10Fri
11Sat11:296.711:496.55:550.16:190.27:096:28New Moon11Sat
12Sun12:156.76:410.27:070.27:106:27New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:356.312:596.77:240.37:540.47:116:25New Moon13Mon
14Tue1:216.11:436.68:050.48:390.57:126:24Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed2:065.92:266.48:460.69:240.67:136:22Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:535.63:116.29:260.710:090.77:146:21Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:415.43:586.010:090.810:560.87:156:19First Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:325.24:485.810:540.811:440.87:166:18First Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:265.15:415.711:430.87:176:17First Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:215.06:375.612:340.812:360.87:186:15First Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:165.17:335.61:250.71:320.77:196:14First Quarter21Tue
22Wed8:095.38:275.72:170.62:280.67:206:12Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:585.59:155.83:070.53:230.57:216:11Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:435.810:005.93:550.44:160.47:226:10Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:246.010:435.94:410.35:080.37:236:08Full Moon25Sat
26Sun11:046.211:255.95:270.35:580.37:246:07Full Moon26Sun
27Mon11:436.46:110.26:480.37:256:06Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:085.912:236.56:560.37:360.37:276:05Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:515.81:066.67:400.38:260.37:286:03Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:385.71:526.68:270.39:180.47:296:02Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri2:285.62:436.59:180.410:130.57:306:01Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 11:39 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 88% 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 Waning Gibbous (88% 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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