Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : 1:39 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 31m at 7:17 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Jan 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:555.510:214.43:55-0.24:49-0.27:224:49New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:345.511:024.34:39-0.25:33-0.27:224:50New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:125.511:404.35:22-0.26:15-0.27:224:50New Moon3Tue
4Wed11:485.56:03-0.26:56-0.17:224:51New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:164.312:235.56:44-0.27:35-0.17:224:52Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:514.41:005.57:25-0.28:15-0.17:224:53Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:284.51:405.48:08-0.28:56-0.27:224:54Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:114.62:275.38:57-0.19:39-0.27:224:55Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:594.83:195.19:520.010:24-0.27:224:56First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:544.94:184.910:520.011:15-0.27:224:57First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:545.05:234.611:590.17:224:58First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:585.26:324.512:11-0.21:080.17:214:59Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:035.47:384.41:12-0.22:150.07:215:00Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:055.68:394.52:14-0.23:18-0.17:215:01Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:035.89:364.63:15-0.24:18-0.37:205:02Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:595.910:314.74:14-0.35:14-0.47:205:03Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:535.911:254.75:10-0.46:06-0.57:195:04Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:455.86:02-0.56:54-0.57:195:06Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:164.812:345.76:52-0.47:40-0.57:185:07Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:064.81:235.57:41-0.48:24-0.47:185:08Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:554.82:115.38:29-0.39:08-0.47:175:09Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:444.83:005.09:18-0.29:50-0.37:175:10Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:344.83:504.710:07-0.110:32-0.37:165:11Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:234.84:424.510:580.011:15-0.27:155:12Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:144.85:374.311:520.17:155:14Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:074.86:344.112:01-0.212:480.17:145:15Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:004.97:294.112:50-0.11:440.07:135:16Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:525.08:214.11:41-0.12:38-0.17:125:17Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:405.19:084.22:32-0.13:30-0.17:115:18Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:255.29:534.33:23-0.24:19-0.27:115:20Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:075.310:354.34:12-0.35:05-0.27:105:21New Moon31Tue
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 10:28 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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