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 1h 47m 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 - Aug 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:155.65:526.311:590.36:028:15First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:145.36:506.212:450.712:510.46:038:14First Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:165.17:496.21:450.81:460.56:038:13Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:165.08:446.32:450.72:410.66:048:12Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:115.19:366.33:410.73:350.76:058:11Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:035.210:246.34:340.64:260.76:068:09Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:515.311:086.35:220.65:150.76:078:08Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:365.311:506.36:070.56:000.76:088:07Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:185.36:470.56:430.76:098:06Full Moon9Thu
10Fri12:306.212:575.47:240.57:230.86:108:05Full Moon10Fri
11Sat1:066.11:345.47:590.68:010.86:118:03Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:415.92:075.58:310.68:400.96:128:02Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:145.72:395.59:020.69:201.06:138:01Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:475.53:125.69:330.610:041.06:147:59Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:255.33:495.710:070.610:541.16:157:58Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:105.14:355.810:470.711:521.26:167:57Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:054.95:305.911:360.86:177:55Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:114.76:355.912:561.212:350.86:177:54Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:234.77:456.12:031.21:450.86:187:53Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:304.98:516.33:071.12:540.86:197:51Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:305.29:506.64:070.83:580.66:207:50Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:245.510:446.85:030.64:590.46:217:48New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:175.811:376.95:560.45:570.36:227:47New Moon23Thu
24Fri12:086.26:450.26:520.26:237:45New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:286.912:586.47:320.17:450.16:247:44Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:186.71:486.68:170.18:380.26:257:42Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:086.52:386.69:030.29:320.46:267:41Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:596.13:316.69:490.310:270.66:277:39Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:545.84:256.510:370.411:230.76:287:38First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:505.45:216.311:280.66:297:36First Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:505.26:206.212:210.912:200.76:307:35First Quarter31Fri
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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