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 3h 53m 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 - Dec 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:145.23:335.99:590.110:45-0.17:044:38Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:165.34:375.710:590.111:40-0.17:054:38Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:185.35:405.511:590.17:064:38Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:205.56:415.412:35-0.21:000.07:074:38Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:175.77:385.41:30-0.31:59-0.17:084:38Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:105.98:315.42:22-0.32:55-0.27:084:38Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:596.09:205.43:11-0.43:48-0.27:094:38Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:456.110:075.33:59-0.34:38-0.27:104:38New Moon8Mon
9Tue10:296.110:525.24:44-0.35:24-0.27:114:38New Moon9Tue
10Wed11:116.011:355.15:27-0.26:08-0.27:124:38New Moon10Wed
11Thu11:515.96:07-0.16:49-0.17:134:38New Moon11Thu
12Fri12:184.912:305.76:460.07:29-0.17:134:38Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:594.81:085.67:240.18:080.07:144:38Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:394.71:465.48:020.18:470.07:154:39Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon2:204.62:255.38:430.19:270.07:164:39Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue3:024.63:085.29:280.110:09-0.17:164:39First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:474.63:565.010:170.110:54-0.17:174:40First Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:354.74:504.911:120.211:42-0.17:174:40First Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:284.85:494.812:120.17:184:40First Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:245.06:504.812:34-0.21:140.17:194:41Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:195.37:474.91:29-0.22:150.07:194:41Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:115.68:415.02:24-0.33:15-0.17:194:42Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:025.99:335.13:19-0.34:12-0.37:204:42Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed9:526.110:245.14:14-0.45:08-0.47:204:43Full Moon24Wed
25Thu10:436.311:165.25:09-0.56:01-0.57:214:44Full Moon25Thu
26Fri11:346.36:02-0.56:53-0.67:214:44Full Moon26Fri
27Sat12:095.212:276.26:55-0.67:44-0.67:214:45Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:035.21:216.17:49-0.58:36-0.67:224:46Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:585.22:185.88:45-0.59:28-0.67:224:46Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:565.23:165.69:41-0.410:20-0.57:224:47Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:555.24:165.310:39-0.311:14-0.57:224:48Third Quarter31Wed
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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