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 31m 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 - Oct 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:075.62:166.18:500.79:350.96:596:43Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:455.52:556.29:290.710:240.97:006:42Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:305.43:436.210:140.711:171.07:016:40Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:265.34:416.111:090.87:026:39Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:315.35:486.112:161.012:120.87:036:37Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:405.37:006.21:170.91:190.77:046:35Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:475.68:086.42:180.82:260.67:056:34Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:485.99:096.63:170.53:290.47:066:32Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:436.310:056.74:120.34:290.37:076:31Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:366.610:586.85:050.25:270.17:086:29New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:276.911:496.75:560.16:220.07:096:28New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:167.06:450.07:150.07:106:26New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:406.61:057.07:330.18:060.17:116:25Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:306.31:546.98:200.28:570.37:126:23Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:216.12:456.79:070.49:490.47:136:22Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:145.83:376.59:550.510:400.67:146:20Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:095.54:316.210:450.711:320.67:156:19First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:065.45:276.011:360.77:166:17First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:035.36:255.912:240.712:290.87:176:16First Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:015.37:225.81:170.71:240.87:186:15First Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:575.48:175.82:080.62:190.77:196:13Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:485.69:075.92:580.53:120.67:206:12Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:365.79:545.93:450.44:020.57:216:11Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:195.910:375.94:300.34:510.47:236:09Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:006.011:185.85:120.35:380.47:246:08Full Moon25Tue
26Wed11:386.111:575.75:530.36:240.47:256:07Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:126.16:330.47:070.47:266:05Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:345.612:456.17:110.47:500.57:276:04Full Moon28Fri
29Sat1:105.41:166.27:490.58:340.67:286:03Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:465.41:526.28:280.59:200.67:296:02Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon2:275.32:346.29:110.610:090.77:306:01Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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