Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : 4:30 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 00m at 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 - Sep 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:295.62:505.99:100.69:440.96:317:32Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:065.43:255.99:440.710:311.06:327:30Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:475.24:075.910:250.711:221.16:337:29First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:375.14:595.911:130.76:347:27First Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:365.06:005.912:181.112:100.86:357:26First Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:435.07:076.01:191.11:140.86:367:24First Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:485.28:126.22:201.02:200.76:377:22Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:485.59:106.53:190.83:230.56:387:21Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:425.910:046.74:140.64:230.46:397:19Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:336.210:566.95:070.45:210.26:397:18Full Moon10Mon
11Tue11:246.611:476.95:570.26:170.16:407:16Full Moon11Tue
12Wed12:136.86:460.17:110.16:417:14Full Moon12Wed
13Thu12:376.81:036.97:340.18:040.16:427:13Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:286.61:537.08:210.18:580.36:437:11Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:206.32:456.99:100.29:520.46:447:09Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:156.03:406.710:000.410:480.66:457:08Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:125.74:396.410:530.511:450.76:467:06Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:135.55:396.211:480.66:477:04Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:145.46:406.112:420.812:450.76:487:03Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:155.47:416.11:390.81:420.76:497:01Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:135.58:376.12:350.72:390.76:507:00Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:075.79:276.23:260.63:320.66:516:58Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:555.910:136.24:140.54:230.66:516:56Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:406.010:566.24:590.45:110.56:526:55New Moon24Mon
25Tue11:226.111:376.15:400.45:560.56:536:53New Moon25Tue
26Wed12:016.16:190.56:390.66:546:51New Moon26Wed
27Thu12:165.912:376.16:560.67:200.76:556:50New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:535.81:116.17:310.68:000.76:566:48Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:285.61:416.18:040.78:400.86:576:47Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:015.42:116.18:370.79:220.96:586:45Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 1:13 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 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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