Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 6h 04m at 9:31 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:00 am (5.9 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 - Aug 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:535.84:275.510:400.511:020.96:028:14Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:425.55:165.511:220.511:531.06:038:13Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:355.36:075.612:050.66:048:12Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:305.16:595.612:461.012:510.66:058:11Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:275.07:525.71:420.91:410.66:068:10Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:224.98:435.92:390.82:340.66:078:09Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:145.09:316.13:330.73:260.66:088:07Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:025.110:156.24:260.64:180.56:098:06Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:475.210:586.45:160.55:090.56:108:05New Moon9Wed
10Thu11:305.411:406.56:040.45:580.46:118:04New Moon10Thu
11Fri12:125.56:490.36:460.46:128:02New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:216.612:535.77:320.37:340.46:128:01New Moon12Sat
13Sun1:036.61:355.98:150.38:220.46:138:00Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:466.52:196.08:590.39:120.56:147:58Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:336.43:076.19:440.310:060.56:157:57Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:256.24:016.210:310.311:040.66:167:56First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:225.94:596.311:220.46:177:54First Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:245.66:006.312:040.712:170.56:187:53First Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:305.47:046.41:070.81:150.56:197:52First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:375.48:086.52:110.72:160.66:207:50Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:405.49:076.63:130.63:160.56:217:49Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:375.610:016.74:110.54:130.56:227:47Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:315.710:526.75:050.45:080.56:237:46Full Moon23Wed
24Thu11:215.811:406.75:560.36:000.56:247:44Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:095.96:420.36:480.56:257:43Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:266.612:545.97:250.37:330.66:267:41Full Moon26Sat
27Sun1:096.41:375.98:050.48:160.76:267:40Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:526.22:195.98:430.58:590.86:277:38Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:346.03:015.89:200.69:420.96:287:37Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:185.73:445.89:570.710:281.06:297:35Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:045.44:285.710:350.711:161.06:307:34Third Quarter31Thu
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 12:15 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 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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