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 (tomorrow) : 9:02 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 52m at 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 - Oct 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:446.76:180.26:390.16:596:44New Moon1Sun
2Mon12:066.812:336.97:060.17:330.17:006:42New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:576.71:237.07:540.18:260.17:016:40Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:486.52:147.08:420.29:200.37:026:39Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:426.23:086.89:330.310:160.47:036:37Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:395.94:056.610:250.511:130.57:046:36First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:395.65:056.411:200.67:056:34First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:415.56:076.212:100.612:170.77:066:33First Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:435.47:086.11:070.61:150.77:076:31First Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:435.58:076.12:040.62:130.77:086:30Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:395.79:016.22:580.53:080.67:096:28Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:305.99:496.23:480.44:000.57:106:27Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:166.010:346.24:340.34:500.57:116:25Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:006.111:176.15:180.35:360.47:126:24Full Moon14Sat
15Sun11:416.211:586.05:580.36:210.57:136:22Full Moon15Sun
16Mon12:196.16:370.47:030.57:146:21Full Moon16Mon
17Tue12:375.812:546.17:130.57:430.67:156:19Full Moon17Tue
18Wed1:145.61:276.07:470.68:230.77:166:18Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:505.41:566.08:200.69:040.87:176:16Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:265.32:276.08:550.79:470.87:186:15Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:035.13:046.09:330.710:340.97:196:14Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:475.03:515.910:190.711:240.97:206:12Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:415.04:485.911:140.77:216:11Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:425.05:525.912:190.812:150.77:226:10Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:465.27:026.01:170.71:210.77:236:08Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:495.58:076.12:150.62:260.57:246:07Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:475.99:076.33:120.43:290.37:266:06Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:406.310:016.44:060.24:290.27:276:04Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:316.610:546.54:580.15:260.07:286:03New Moon29Sun
30Mon11:216.911:466.45:490.06:22-0.17:296:02New Moon30Mon
31Tue12:117.06:390.07:16-0.17:306:01New 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 5:28 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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