Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:42 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 19m at 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 - Jun 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:545.66:300.26:280.45:368:24New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:116.712:405.57:150.27:090.65:368:25New Moon2Tue
3Wed12:526.51:245.37:580.37:480.75:358:25New Moon3Wed
4Thu1:326.42:085.28:400.48:270.85:358:26Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri2:116.22:535.19:210.59:060.95:358:27Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat2:526.03:385.010:020.69:480.95:358:27Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun3:345.84:254.910:430.610:340.95:348:28Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:215.65:135.011:260.611:250.95:348:28First Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:115.56:035.012:110.65:348:29First Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:065.36:555.212:200.912:580.65:348:29First Quarter10Wed
11Thu7:035.27:475.51:190.91:470.55:348:30First Quarter11Thu
12Fri8:015.28:365.82:200.82:380.55:348:30Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat8:555.29:236.13:200.73:280.55:348:31Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun9:465.210:086.44:170.64:190.55:348:31Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:355.310:536.65:140.55:110.55:348:32Full Moon15Mon
16Tue11:255.311:406.86:080.36:030.55:348:32Full Moon16Tue
17Wed12:155.37:010.36:550.55:348:32Full Moon17Wed
18Thu12:286.81:065.47:520.27:470.55:348:32Full Moon18Thu
19Fri1:196.81:595.48:430.28:410.55:348:33Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:126.72:545.49:350.29:370.55:358:33Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun3:096.53:535.510:270.210:350.55:358:33Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:096.34:535.611:190.211:340.65:358:33Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:106.15:535.712:120.25:368:33Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:125.86:535.912:340.61:050.25:368:34Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:135.77:506.11:350.61:570.25:368:34Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:115.68:456.42:360.52:490.25:378:34Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:065.59:346.53:330.43:400.25:378:34Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:575.510:216.64:280.34:280.35:378:34Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:465.411:056.65:200.35:150.45:388:34New Moon29Mon
30Tue11:335.411:486.56:080.36:000.55:388:33New Moon30Tue
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 9:21 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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