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 (tomorrow) : in 2h 56m at 1:38 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:17 am (5.0 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 - Aug 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:425.56:186.212:210.812:300.46:028:15Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:485.37:216.31:260.81:280.56:038:13Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:545.28:246.42:310.82:280.66:048:12Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:575.29:226.53:340.73:280.66:058:11Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:545.310:176.64:330.64:270.66:068:10Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:495.411:096.65:280.55:220.66:078:09New Moon6Sat
7Sun11:405.511:576.66:190.46:140.66:088:08New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:295.67:060.47:030.66:088:07New Moon8Mon
9Tue12:446.51:165.67:490.47:490.76:098:05New Moon9Tue
10Wed1:286.32:005.68:300.58:330.86:108:04Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu2:116.12:445.69:080.59:170.96:118:03Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:545.83:285.69:460.610:021.06:128:02Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:395.64:135.610:230.710:491.06:138:00First Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:275.34:595.611:010.711:391.16:147:59First Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:185.05:485.611:430.86:157:58First Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:144.86:415.612:331.112:290.86:167:56First Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:124.77:365.71:301.11:220.96:177:55First Quarter17Wed
18Thu8:104.78:305.92:281.02:180.86:187:53Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:044.89:216.13:250.93:140.86:197:52Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:535.010:086.34:180.84:090.76:207:51Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:385.210:536.45:090.65:020.66:217:49Full Moon21Sun
22Mon11:225.411:366.65:570.55:540.56:227:48Full Moon22Mon
23Tue12:045.76:420.46:430.46:227:46Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:206.612:475.97:250.37:320.46:237:45Full Moon24Wed
25Thu1:036.61:306.18:070.38:220.46:247:43Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:486.52:156.38:500.39:140.56:257:42Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:366.33:046.49:350.310:090.66:267:40Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:286.03:576.410:220.411:070.86:277:39Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:265.64:566.411:130.56:287:37Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:285.35:586.312:080.912:090.76:297:36Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed6:355.27:046.31:120.91:100.86:307:34Third Quarter31Wed
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 4:27 am — 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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