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 2h 39m 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 - Feb 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:485.411:144.44:59-0.35:49-0.37:095:22New Moon1Wed
2Thu11:265.411:514.65:44-0.46:29-0.37:085:23New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:045.56:27-0.47:09-0.37:075:24New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:274.712:425.57:11-0.47:48-0.37:065:25Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:054.91:235.47:56-0.48:28-0.37:055:27Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:475.12:095.28:46-0.39:10-0.37:045:28Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:355.23:014.99:41-0.19:56-0.27:035:29First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:295.24:004.610:420.010:49-0.17:025:30First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:295.25:064.411:470.111:490.07:005:31First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:355.26:174.212:550.26:595:33First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:455.37:264.312:540.02:020.16:585:34Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:525.48:284.42:000.03:040.06:575:35Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:525.69:254.63:02-0.24:02-0.26:565:36Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:485.710:184.84:01-0.34:55-0.46:555:37Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:405.711:085.04:56-0.45:44-0.46:535:38Full Moon15Wed
16Thu11:285.711:555.15:46-0.56:28-0.56:525:40Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:145.66:33-0.47:10-0.46:515:41Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:405.212:575.47:18-0.47:49-0.36:495:42Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:245.21:415.28:03-0.28:28-0.26:485:43Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:075.12:264.98:47-0.19:05-0.16:475:44Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:515.13:124.79:330.09:430.06:455:45Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:365.04:024.410:210.110:240.06:445:46Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:244.94:564.211:120.211:090.16:435:47Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:164.95:534.112:070.26:415:49Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:124.96:514.012:010.21:040.26:405:50Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:094.97:464.112:580.22:010.26:385:51Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:035.18:354.31:550.12:540.16:375:52Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:525.29:214.52:500.03:450.06:355:53Waning Crescent28Tue
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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