Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 6h 13m at 12:23 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 6:15 pm (6.0 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 - Apr 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:115.81:395.08:210.28:140.46:457:26Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:445.92:174.99:050.38:520.46:447:27Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:225.93:024.89:540.49:360.56:427:28Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:095.93:564.710:470.610:310.66:417:29First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:065.85:004.611:460.611:350.66:397:30First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:125.66:094.612:470.66:387:31First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:265.67:194.912:440.61:500.66:367:32First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:405.78:235.21:540.52:490.46:347:33Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:455.89:205.72:590.33:450.26:337:34Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:426.010:136.14:010.14:370.06:317:35Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:356.011:026.44:59-0.15:27-0.16:307:36Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:256.011:506.65:54-0.26:13-0.16:287:37Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:135.96:45-0.26:580.06:277:38Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:356.71:015.77:35-0.27:410.16:257:39Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:206.61:485.58:220.08:230.36:247:40Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:046.42:355.29:100.29:050.56:227:41Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:496.23:265.09:570.49:500.76:217:42Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:375.94:184.810:450.510:370.86:207:43Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:295.65:134.711:350.711:290.96:187:44Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:255.46:104.612:260.76:177:45Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:245.27:084.712:230.91:170.76:157:46Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:245.28:034.91:210.92:090.76:147:47Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon8:205.28:545.22:190.82:580.66:137:48Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:115.39:395.43:150.73:450.56:117:49Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:575.310:215.74:080.54:290.56:107:50Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:415.310:595.94:590.45:110.56:097:51Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:225.211:356.05:480.45:520.56:077:52New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:015.26:350.36:320.56:067:53New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:096.212:415.17:210.47:120.66:057:54New Moon29Sun
30Mon12:456.31:215.08:070.47:530.66:037:55Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 3:19 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 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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