Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 00m at 12:04 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:01 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Apr 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:096.110:385.94:28-0.15:08-0.16:447:27Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:026.211:286.15:25-0.25:57-0.26:437:28New Moon2Thu
3Fri11:526.26:18-0.36:44-0.26:417:29New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:166.312:406.17:09-0.37:27-0.26:397:30New Moon4Sat
5Sun1:026.41:265.97:57-0.38:090.06:387:31Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:466.32:135.68:44-0.18:510.16:367:32Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:306.23:015.49:310.19:320.36:357:33Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:156.03:505.110:180.210:150.56:337:34Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:025.84:434.911:060.411:010.66:327:35First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:535.55:374.711:560.511:500.76:307:36First Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:485.46:344.712:480.66:297:37First Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:465.37:314.712:440.71:410.66:277:38First Quarter12Sun
13Mon7:455.38:254.91:410.72:340.56:267:39Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:415.39:155.12:380.63:240.46:247:40Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:305.410:005.43:330.44:120.36:237:41Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:155.510:425.64:250.34:570.36:217:42Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:585.511:205.85:150.25:400.36:207:43Full Moon17Fri
18Sat11:385.511:566.06:040.26:210.36:187:44Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:165.56:500.17:000.36:177:45Full Moon19Sun
20Mon12:316.112:555.47:360.27:390.46:167:46Full Moon20Mon
21Tue1:076.31:365.38:220.28:200.56:147:47Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:466.32:215.29:110.39:040.66:137:48Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:316.33:125.110:030.49:560.66:117:49Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:246.24:125.010:580.510:550.76:107:50Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:256.05:175.011:560.511:590.76:097:51Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:345.96:255.112:560.56:077:52Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:455.87:325.31:050.71:570.46:067:53Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:545.98:335.62:110.62:540.36:057:54Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:556.09:286.03:130.43:490.26:047:55Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:506.110:196.34:120.24:400.16:027:56Waning Crescent30Thu
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 3:02 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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