Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 7h 01m at 8:15 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 1:39 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - May 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:086.111:336.85:40-0.15:580.06:017:57Full Moon1Sun
2Mon11:586.16:32-0.26:450.06:007:58Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:206.812:465.97:21-0.17:300.25:597:59Full Moon3Tue
4Wed1:066.81:345.88:080.08:130.35:588:00Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:516.62:225.68:550.18:570.55:578:01Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:366.43:115.49:410.39:410.75:558:01Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:236.14:025.210:270.410:270.85:548:02Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:125.94:545.111:130.511:150.85:538:03Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:045.65:485.112:000.55:528:04Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:595.56:425.112:070.812:490.55:518:05Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:565.47:375.31:010.81:390.55:508:06Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:535.38:285.51:580.72:290.45:498:07Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:455.49:155.72:540.63:170.45:488:08Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:345.49:595.93:480.54:050.35:478:09Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:195.410:396.14:400.44:510.35:478:10Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:025.411:186.35:300.35:360.45:468:11New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:455.411:556.46:190.26:200.45:458:12New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:265.47:060.27:040.45:448:13New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:336.51:095.47:530.27:490.55:438:14New Moon19Thu
20Fri1:146.61:545.48:400.28:360.55:438:15Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:586.62:435.49:300.39:270.55:428:15Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:496.53:385.410:210.310:230.65:418:16Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:466.34:385.511:140.311:220.65:408:17First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:496.15:405.612:090.35:408:18First Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:546.06:425.812:230.61:050.35:398:19First Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:015.97:446.11:270.52:010.25:398:20Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:045.98:426.42:290.42:570.15:388:20Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:035.99:356.63:300.33:500.15:388:21Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:575.910:256.84:270.24:420.15:378:22Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:485.911:126.95:220.15:310.15:378:23Full Moon30Mon
31Tue11:375.811:586.86:130.16:180.35:368:23Full Moon31Tue
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 10:57 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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