Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : 8:16 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 10m at 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 - Jan 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:455.25:075.211:35-0.27:224:49Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:475.36:115.012:05-0.512:38-0.27:224:50Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:485.57:125.01:01-0.51:40-0.37:224:51Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:465.68:105.01:57-0.52:40-0.37:224:52Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:395.89:045.02:51-0.53:36-0.47:224:53Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:295.99:545.03:44-0.54:30-0.57:224:54New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:175.910:434.94:34-0.55:20-0.57:224:54New Moon7Sat
8Sun11:035.811:304.95:22-0.46:06-0.57:224:55New Moon8Sun
9Mon11:475.76:06-0.46:49-0.47:224:56New Moon9Mon
10Tue12:154.812:305.56:49-0.37:30-0.37:224:57Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:594.71:125.47:30-0.28:10-0.37:214:58Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu1:424.61:545.28:11-0.18:49-0.37:215:00Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:254.52:375.08:53-0.19:28-0.37:215:01Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:094.53:234.89:380.010:08-0.37:205:02First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:554.54:124.610:270.010:50-0.37:205:03First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:434.55:054.411:200.011:37-0.37:205:04First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:344.66:024.312:180.07:195:05First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:284.76:594.312:28-0.31:170.07:195:06Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:224.97:544.31:23-0.32:16-0.17:185:07Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:125.28:444.52:17-0.33:13-0.27:185:08Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:005.49:334.63:12-0.44:07-0.47:175:10Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:485.710:204.84:06-0.54:59-0.57:165:11Full Moon22Sun
23Mon10:355.811:074.94:59-0.65:49-0.67:165:12Full Moon23Mon
24Tue11:236.011:555.15:50-0.76:37-0.77:155:13Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:116.06:41-0.87:25-0.77:145:14Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:435.21:015.97:32-0.88:13-0.77:145:15Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:345.31:545.78:25-0.79:02-0.77:135:17Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:275.32:495.59:21-0.69:53-0.67:125:18Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:245.33:485.210:18-0.510:45-0.67:115:19Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:235.34:494.911:18-0.411:39-0.57:105:20Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:235.35:514.812:19-0.37:095:21Third Quarter31Tue
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 4:57 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 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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