Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : 10:01 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 13m at 3:24 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Jun 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:207.01:595.68:410.18:410.45:368:24Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:146.82:565.59:350.19:370.55:368:24Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:116.63:565.410:290.210:350.65:358:25Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:126.34:575.511:230.211:330.65:358:26Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:146.15:575.512:170.25:358:26Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:155.96:575.712:330.61:100.25:358:27Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:165.77:545.91:330.62:030.25:348:27Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:135.68:476.12:310.52:530.25:348:28Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:065.69:366.33:280.43:420.25:348:29Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:555.610:216.44:200.44:280.25:348:29Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:425.511:036.55:100.35:120.35:348:30New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:275.511:446.55:570.35:540.45:348:30New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:115.36:410.36:340.55:348:30New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:226.412:535.27:230.37:120.65:348:31New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:586.31:335.18:030.47:490.75:348:31New Moon15Sat
16Sun1:336.22:125.08:420.48:260.75:348:32Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:066.12:505.09:200.59:050.75:348:32Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:406.03:295.010:000.59:470.85:348:32Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:195.94:115.110:400.510:350.85:348:33Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:055.84:585.211:230.511:290.85:358:33First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:585.75:505.412:090.45:358:33First Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:575.66:465.612:290.812:590.45:358:33First Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:015.57:446.01:330.81:540.45:358:33Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:065.48:406.32:390.72:500.45:368:33Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:075.59:346.63:420.53:470.45:368:34Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:035.510:276.94:440.44:440.45:368:34Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:595.611:197.05:420.25:410.35:378:34Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:545.66:380.16:370.35:378:34Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:137.112:485.67:320.07:310.35:388:34Full Moon29Sat
30Sun1:067.01:435.68:240.08:250.35:388:34Waning 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 6:42 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (23% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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