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 3h 34m at 8:16 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:55 am (6.6 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 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:565.58:315.52:030.72:400.36:027:56Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:505.59:215.72:580.53:280.36:007:57Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:395.610:065.93:500.44:140.25:597:58Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:255.610:486.04:400.34:570.25:587:59Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:085.511:276.15:280.25:390.35:578:00New Moon5Fri
6Sat11:495.56:130.26:190.45:568:01New Moon6Sat
7Sun12:046.112:285.46:570.26:570.45:558:02New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:376.11:055.37:390.37:340.55:548:03New Moon8Mon
9Tue1:076.11:415.28:200.38:110.65:538:04Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed1:396.22:185.19:020.48:510.65:518:05Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu2:146.23:005.19:470.59:350.65:518:06Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:586.23:495.210:350.510:270.75:508:07Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:506.14:465.211:260.511:260.75:498:08First Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:516.05:485.312:210.55:488:09First Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:585.96:525.612:300.71:180.45:478:10First Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:085.97:545.91:360.62:160.35:468:11Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed8:146.08:536.32:410.53:130.25:458:12Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:156.09:476.63:430.34:070.15:448:13Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:106.110:386.94:430.15:010.15:438:13Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:046.111:287.15:400.05:520.15:438:14Full Moon20Sat
21Sun11:566.06:34-0.16:420.15:428:15Full Moon21Sun
22Mon12:187.112:485.97:26-0.17:310.35:418:16Full Moon22Mon
23Tue1:067.01:395.88:160.08:190.45:418:17Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:556.82:305.69:050.19:070.65:408:18Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu2:446.53:235.49:540.29:560.75:398:19Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri3:366.24:175.310:420.310:460.85:398:19Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:295.95:115.311:300.411:380.95:388:20Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:245.76:065.312:180.45:388:21Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:205.57:015.412:310.91:070.45:378:22Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:175.47:555.51:260.81:560.45:378:22Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed8:125.48:455.72:220.72:440.45:368:23Waning Crescent31Wed
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 11:05 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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