Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : 9:31 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 39m at 2:57 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Mar 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:355.911:035.44:59-0.55:41-0.46:335:55Full Moon1Wed
2Thu11:226.011:495.65:50-0.66:27-0.56:325:56Full Moon2Thu
3Fri12:106.06:41-0.77:13-0.56:305:57Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:365.812:595.97:32-0.67:59-0.56:295:58Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:245.91:505.68:25-0.58:47-0.46:275:59Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:165.92:455.49:21-0.49:38-0.26:266:00Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:125.83:445.110:19-0.210:32-0.16:246:01Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:115.64:474.811:190.011:290.06:236:02Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:155.55:524.712:200.16:216:03Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:205.56:564.712:290.11:220.16:196:04Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:235.57:554.91:300.12:210.06:186:05Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:205.69:495.13:280.04:15-0.17:167:06Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:115.610:385.24:23-0.15:05-0.27:157:07Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:595.711:245.45:14-0.25:52-0.27:137:08New Moon14Tue
15Wed11:435.76:02-0.26:34-0.27:117:09New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:075.412:265.66:46-0.27:12-0.17:107:10New Moon16Thu
17Fri12:485.51:065.57:27-0.17:480.07:087:11New Moon17Fri
18Sat1:255.41:445.38:070.08:220.07:077:12Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:015.42:225.28:460.08:550.17:057:14Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon2:355.43:015.09:260.19:280.27:047:15Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:085.33:414.810:080.210:040.27:027:16Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:445.34:264.610:530.310:460.37:007:17First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:275.35:174.511:440.411:350.36:597:18First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:185.26:154.412:400.46:577:19First Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:205.27:174.512:330.41:400.46:557:20First Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:275.38:174.81:370.32:400.46:547:21Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:315.59:115.12:420.23:370.26:527:22Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:275.810:015.53:430.14:310.16:517:23Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:206.010:505.84:42-0.15:22-0.16:497:24Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:116.211:386.15:38-0.36:11-0.26:477:25Full Moon30Thu
31Fri12:016.26:32-0.46:59-0.26:467:26Full Moon31Fri
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 6:14 pm — 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 81% 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 (81% 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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