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 1h 27m 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 - Mar 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:375.410:034.73:43-0.14:32-0.16:345:54Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:205.510:445.04:34-0.35:17-0.26:325:55New Moon2Thu
3Fri11:015.611:225.25:22-0.35:59-0.26:315:56New Moon3Fri
4Sat11:425.66:09-0.46:39-0.26:295:57New Moon4Sat
5Sun12:015.412:235.66:56-0.47:19-0.26:285:58Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:425.61:065.47:44-0.38:00-0.26:265:59Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:255.71:545.28:36-0.28:44-0.16:256:00Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:145.82:494.99:320.09:350.16:236:02Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:095.73:504.610:330.210:310.26:226:03First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:115.54:574.411:360.311:350.36:206:04First Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:215.46:084.412:420.46:196:05First Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:335.38:164.512:420.32:460.37:177:06Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:415.49:174.82:470.23:460.17:167:07Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:415.610:115.13:490.14:410.07:147:08Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:345.711:015.34:46-0.15:31-0.27:127:09Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:225.811:485.55:39-0.26:17-0.27:117:10Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:075.76:28-0.26:58-0.27:097:11Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:315.612:505.67:13-0.27:37-0.17:087:12Full Moon18Sat
19Sun1:135.71:315.47:55-0.18:120.07:067:13Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:525.72:125.28:370.08:470.17:047:14Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:305.62:535.09:180.19:210.27:037:15Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:085.53:374.710:010.29:560.37:017:16Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:485.44:244.510:450.310:360.47:007:17Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:325.35:154.311:340.411:220.56:587:18Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:225.26:104.312:260.56:567:19Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:205.17:094.312:160.51:230.56:557:20Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:225.18:064.41:160.52:200.56:537:21Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue8:215.28:584.72:180.43:150.46:527:22Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:155.49:455.03:180.34:060.36:507:23Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:035.610:295.34:140.24:540.26:487:24Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri10:485.711:115.75:080.05:400.16:477:25New Moon31Fri
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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