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 0m 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 - Jul 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:185.36:520.36:420.65:398:33New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:296.41:015.27:340.47:220.75:398:33New Moon2Thu
3Fri1:086.31:435.28:140.48:010.85:408:33Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:456.12:245.18:520.58:390.85:408:33Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:226.03:045.19:290.59:190.85:418:33Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:005.93:445.110:070.510:020.85:428:32Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:405.74:265.110:450.510:500.95:428:32First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:245.55:115.211:250.511:430.95:438:32First Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:145.36:005.412:080.55:448:31First Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:115.26:545.612:420.912:560.55:448:31First Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:145.17:495.91:450.91:500.55:458:30Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:165.08:446.22:490.82:470.65:468:30Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:155.19:376.53:510.73:450.55:468:29Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:095.210:296.74:500.54:440.55:478:29Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:035.311:216.95:470.45:410.45:488:28Full Moon15Wed
16Thu11:565.56:410.26:380.45:498:28Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:146.912:495.67:330.17:320.35:508:27Full Moon17Fri
18Sat1:076.91:435.78:230.18:260.35:508:26Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:016.82:375.89:130.19:210.35:518:26Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:556.63:335.910:030.110:180.45:528:25Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:526.34:305.910:530.111:150.55:538:24Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:506.05:286.011:420.15:548:23Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:485.76:256.112:130.612:330.25:548:23Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:475.57:226.21:120.61:250.35:558:22Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:465.48:186.32:120.62:170.35:568:21Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:425.39:096.43:090.53:090.45:578:20Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:355.39:576.44:040.53:590.55:588:19Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:245.310:436.44:550.44:470.55:598:18Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:115.411:266.45:420.45:330.66:008:17New Moon29Wed
30Thu11:555.46:260.46:170.66:018:16New Moon30Thu
31Fri12:066.312:375.37:070.46:580.66:028:15New Moon31Fri
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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