Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : 12:23 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 59m at 5:35 am (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Nov 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:546.66:130.26:500.27:316:00New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:165.712:376.66:540.37:360.37:325:59New Moon2Thu
3Fri1:005.51:186.47:340.58:200.57:335:58Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:445.31:596.28:130.69:030.67:345:57Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:295.11:416.07:510.78:470.76:354:56Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:164.92:265.88:320.89:320.86:364:55Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:064.73:155.69:170.810:180.86:374:54First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:574.64:075.510:070.811:060.86:394:53First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:504.65:025.411:000.811:540.76:404:52First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:444.75:595.311:570.86:414:51First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:384.96:545.312:440.612:550.76:424:50Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:275.27:455.31:320.51:530.66:434:49Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:125.58:325.32:190.42:490.56:444:48Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:545.89:165.33:040.33:430.46:454:47Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:356.110:005.33:500.34:370.36:474:46Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:156.310:455.24:350.35:290.36:484:46Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:586.411:315.15:220.36:200.36:494:45Full Moon17Fri
18Sat11:436.46:090.47:110.46:504:44Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:195.012:326.46:590.48:040.46:514:44Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:124.91:266.27:530.48:580.46:524:43Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:094.82:266.08:510.49:540.46:534:42Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:124.83:315.89:520.410:500.46:544:42Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:174.94:375.610:540.411:450.36:554:41Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:215.15:425.511:570.46:564:41Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:235.36:445.412:400.21:000.36:574:40Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:215.77:415.41:330.02:000.26:594:40Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:145.98:335.42:24-0.12:580.17:004:40Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:026.29:225.33:12-0.13:520.07:014:39Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:476.310:095.23:59-0.14:420.07:024:39New Moon29Wed
30Thu10:316.210:545.14:430.05:300.07:034:39New Moon30Thu
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 8:59 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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