Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 56m at 12:50 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 6:55 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Sep 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:485.711:086.95:260.55:270.46:317:32Full Moon1Wed
2Thu11:386.011:586.96:160.36:220.36:327:31Full Moon2Thu
3Fri12:276.37:040.27:160.26:337:29Full Moon3Fri
4Sat12:486.91:166.57:500.18:090.26:347:28Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:386.72:066.68:360.29:020.36:357:26Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:296.52:576.69:230.29:580.46:367:24Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:236.13:526.610:120.310:550.66:377:23Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:205.84:496.511:030.511:530.76:377:21Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:205.55:486.311:560.66:387:20Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:225.36:506.212:530.812:520.76:397:18Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:255.27:516.21:530.81:510.86:407:16Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:245.38:486.22:510.82:480.86:417:15Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:195.59:406.33:450.73:420.76:427:13Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:085.610:276.34:350.64:330.76:437:11Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:545.711:106.35:200.55:210.76:447:10New Moon15Wed
16Thu11:375.811:516.26:020.56:060.76:457:08New Moon16Thu
17Fri12:185.96:410.56:480.76:467:06New Moon17Fri
18Sat12:306.112:555.97:170.67:290.86:477:05New Moon18Sat
19Sun1:065.91:295.97:500.78:080.96:487:03Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:405.72:005.98:210.88:470.96:487:02Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:135.52:305.98:510.89:291.06:497:00Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:485.33:025.99:230.910:141.16:506:58Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:275.13:436.010:010.911:051.26:516:57First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:165.04:345.910:481.06:526:55First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:164.95:355.912:031.211:46 AM1.06:536:53First Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:254.86:456.01:051.212:531.06:546:52First Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:345.07:556.22:081.12:020.96:556:50Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:365.38:586.43:070.93:080.76:566:48Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:325.79:546.74:030.74:100.56:576:47Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:246.110:466.84:560.45:080.36:586:45Full Moon30Thu
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 3:52 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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