Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 00m at 1:39 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 7:48 pm (6.0 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 - Oct 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:105.14:255.910:261.011:251.16:586:44First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:034.95:175.811:131.06:596:43First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:584.86:135.712:171.112:051.17:006:41First Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:564.87:125.71:111.11:021.07:016:40First Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:524.98:095.82:051.02:010.97:026:38Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:445.19:006.02:580.92:580.87:036:36Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:315.49:476.13:470.73:520.77:046:35Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:135.710:306.24:330.64:450.57:056:33Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:536.011:116.25:170.55:360.57:066:32Full Moon9Mon
10Tue11:336.311:536.26:000.46:260.47:076:30Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:126.56:420.47:160.47:086:29Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:366.012:536.77:230.58:060.57:096:27Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:205.81:376.78:060.58:580.67:106:26Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:095.62:256.78:520.69:540.87:116:24Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:035.33:216.59:460.810:530.97:126:23Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:045.14:246.310:450.911:531.07:136:21Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:125.05:346.111:490.97:146:20Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:215.06:456.012:550.912:540.97:156:18Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:285.27:536.01:560.81:590.87:166:17Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:305.58:536.12:530.63:010.67:186:16Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:255.89:456.13:460.43:590.57:196:14Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:146.110:336.14:350.34:530.47:206:13Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:006.311:186.05:210.25:440.47:216:11New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:436.46:030.36:310.47:226:10New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:015.912:246.46:430.47:160.57:236:09New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:445.71:046.47:200.57:580.67:246:08New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:265.41:426.27:560.78:400.77:256:06Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:085.22:196.18:310.89:220.87:266:05Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:515.02:595.99:070.910:050.87:276:04Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:364.83:425.89:470.910:510.97:286:03Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:254.74:305.610:340.911:390.97:296:01First Quarter31Tue
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 4:43 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 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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