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 39m 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 - Oct 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:146.511:376.85:460.36:050.26:596:44Full Moon1Fri
2Sat12:036.86:340.26:590.17:006:42Full Moon2Sat
3Sun12:276.712:526.97:210.17:520.17:016:40Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:176.51:417.08:070.28:450.37:026:39Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue2:096.22:316.98:540.39:390.47:036:37Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:025.93:256.79:430.510:350.67:046:36Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:595.64:216.410:350.711:310.77:056:34Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:585.35:216.211:290.87:066:33Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:595.26:226.012:280.812:250.97:076:31Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:015.27:235.91:250.81:230.97:086:30Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:005.38:216.02:200.82:200.97:096:28Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:545.59:136.03:120.73:150.87:106:26Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:425.79:596.04:000.54:060.77:116:25Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:275.810:436.04:440.54:550.67:126:24Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:096.011:245.95:260.55:410.67:136:22New Moon15Fri
16Sat11:486.06:040.56:250.67:146:21New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:035.812:246.06:410.67:070.67:156:19New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:395.612:566.07:150.67:470.77:166:18New Moon18Mon
19Tue1:145.41:256.07:470.78:280.87:176:16Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:475.21:556.08:190.89:100.97:186:15Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:215.12:296.18:530.89:561.07:196:14Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:024.93:126.09:350.910:471.07:206:12Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:524.84:056.010:270.911:421.07:216:11First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:534.85:095.911:280.97:226:10First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:004.96:195.912:410.912:350.97:236:08First Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:085.17:306.01:410.81:440.77:246:07Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:125.48:346.22:380.62:500.57:266:06Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:095.99:316.33:330.43:520.37:276:04Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:016.310:246.44:260.24:510.17:286:03Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:516.711:166.45:160.15:480.07:296:02Full Moon30Sat
31Sun11:406.96:050.06:420.07:306:01Full Moon31Sun
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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