Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:49 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 20m at 2:46 am (6.3 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 - Sep 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:215.58:486.52:530.72:580.66:317:33Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:205.69:446.73:520.63:560.56:327:31Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:145.810:366.74:470.44:520.46:337:30Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:056.011:256.75:380.35:450.46:347:28Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:536.16:250.36:340.46:347:26Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:116.612:386.17:090.37:200.56:357:25Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:556.51:226.17:490.48:050.66:367:23Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:386.32:046.18:280.58:480.86:377:22Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:216.02:466.09:050.69:320.96:387:20Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:055.83:285.99:430.710:170.96:397:18Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:525.54:125.810:210.711:041.06:407:17Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:415.25:005.811:030.811:541.06:417:15Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:345.15:515.711:490.86:427:13Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:315.06:475.712:481.012:410.86:437:12Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:285.07:445.81:441.01:380.86:447:10Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:245.18:386.02:400.92:360.76:457:09Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:145.39:286.23:330.73:320.66:457:07Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:005.610:146.44:240.64:260.56:467:05Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:445.810:586.55:120.55:190.46:477:04New Moon19Wed
20Thu11:276.111:426.65:590.46:100.36:487:02New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:096.36:440.37:000.36:497:00New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:266.612:526.57:280.37:500.36:506:59New Moon22Sat
23Sun1:116.51:366.78:120.38:410.46:516:57Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:596.32:246.78:580.49:360.56:526:55Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:516.13:176.79:470.510:320.66:536:54Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:485.84:166.510:410.611:310.76:546:52First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:515.55:196.411:380.76:556:51First Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:575.46:256.312:320.812:380.76:566:49First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:035.47:316.31:330.81:400.76:576:47Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:075.58:336.42:330.72:410.76:586:46Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 6:17 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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