Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 02m at 9:02 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 2:31 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Mar 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:215.21:405.28:02-0.18:20-0.16:345:54Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:005.12:225.08:430.08:56-0.16:325:55Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat2:405.03:074.79:270.09:330.06:315:56Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:225.03:554.510:130.110:150.06:295:58First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:074.94:474.411:040.211:030.16:285:59First Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:594.95:444.312:000.26:266:00First Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:574.96:434.312:590.26:256:01First Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:565.17:384.512:570.11:570.26:236:02Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:525.38:294.71:570.02:520.16:216:03Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:435.59:165.02:54-0.13:45-0.16:206:04Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:325.711:025.34:50-0.35:35-0.27:187:05Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:195.911:465.65:43-0.46:22-0.37:177:06Full Moon12Mon
13Tue12:066.06:35-0.57:08-0.47:157:07Full Moon13Tue
14Wed12:315.812:526.07:25-0.67:53-0.47:147:08Full Moon14Wed
15Thu1:176.01:405.98:16-0.58:39-0.37:127:09Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:046.12:315.79:09-0.49:27-0.27:107:10Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat2:546.13:255.410:03-0.310:18-0.17:097:11Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:496.04:245.211:01-0.111:120.07:077:12Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:495.85:265.012:000.07:067:13Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:525.76:314.912:100.11:010.17:047:14Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:585.67:374.91:100.22:020.17:027:15Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:035.68:385.02:120.23:010.17:017:16Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:025.69:335.33:120.13:560.06:597:17Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:555.710:235.54:080.04:47-0.16:587:18Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:445.811:095.65:00-0.15:34-0.26:567:19New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:295.811:535.75:49-0.16:17-0.16:547:20New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:125.76:34-0.16:57-0.16:537:21New Moon27Tue
28Wed12:345.712:535.67:16-0.17:340.06:517:22New Moon28Wed
29Thu1:125.71:325.47:570.08:080.16:507:23Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:485.72:115.38:360.18:420.26:487:24Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat2:225.62:515.19:160.29:150.36:467:25Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 11:46 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 14% 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 (14% 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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