Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 19m at 4:41 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 9:57 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Apr 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:046.211:296.55:34-0.45:58-0.36:447:27New Moon1Sun
2Mon11:566.16:29-0.56:46-0.36:437:28New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:196.712:476.07:21-0.57:34-0.26:417:29New Moon3Tue
4Wed1:076.71:375.88:12-0.48:20-0.16:397:30Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:566.62:285.69:03-0.29:080.16:387:31Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:456.33:215.49:540.09:570.36:367:32Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:386.14:165.210:460.210:480.46:357:33First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:325.85:135.011:380.311:400.56:337:34First Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:305.56:115.012:310.46:327:35First Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:295.47:095.012:350.61:240.46:307:36First Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:285.38:055.21:310.62:160.46:297:37Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:245.38:575.42:280.53:060.36:277:38Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:165.49:445.63:210.43:530.26:267:39Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:025.410:285.74:130.34:380.26:247:40Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:465.411:085.95:020.25:200.26:237:41Full Moon15Sun
16Mon11:285.311:466.05:480.16:010.36:217:42Full Moon16Mon
17Tue12:075.36:330.16:390.36:207:43Full Moon17Tue
18Wed12:206.012:445.27:160.27:170.46:187:44Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:526.01:195.17:570.27:530.46:177:45Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:246.11:555.18:400.38:320.56:167:46Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:586.12:355.19:240.49:140.56:147:47Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:406.13:225.110:110.410:040.66:137:48Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:306.14:175.111:020.511:010.66:117:49Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:286.05:195.211:570.56:107:50Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:345.96:245.312:040.612:540.46:097:51Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:445.87:295.61:100.51:530.46:087:52Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:525.88:306.02:160.42:500.26:067:53Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:545.99:266.43:190.33:460.16:057:54Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:506.010:186.74:200.14:390.16:047:55Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:446.011:086.95:170.05:300.06:027:56New Moon30Mon
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 7:19 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 5% 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 Crescent (5% 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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