Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 10m at 2:34 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 8:13 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Oct 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:005.71:136.37:430.78:240.96:596:43Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:365.61:496.48:180.89:111.07:006:42Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:175.42:316.48:570.810:031.17:016:40Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:055.23:216.39:440.911:011.27:026:38Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:045.04:226.210:441.07:036:37Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:134.95:336.112:031.211:51 AM1.07:046:35Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:264.96:496.01:061.21:011.07:056:34Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:365.28:006.22:091.02:100.87:066:32Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:395.59:026.33:080.83:140.67:076:31Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:365.99:576.44:020.54:140.47:086:29Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:276.310:486.54:530.35:110.37:096:28New Moon11Fri
12Sat11:166.611:366.45:410.26:040.27:106:26New Moon12Sat
13Sun12:026.86:260.26:550.37:116:25New Moon13Sun
14Mon12:236.212:476.87:090.37:430.37:126:23New Moon14Mon
15Tue1:096.01:316.77:500.48:310.57:136:22Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:555.72:156.58:310.69:180.77:146:20Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:435.43:006.39:130.810:050.87:156:19Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:335.23:496.19:560.910:540.97:166:17Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:265.04:415.810:431.011:431.07:176:16First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:214.85:375.711:341.07:186:15First Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:174.86:345.612:341.012:271.07:196:13First Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:144.97:325.61:260.91:240.97:206:12First Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:085.18:255.72:160.82:210.87:226:10Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:575.39:145.73:040.73:150.77:236:09Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:415.69:585.73:500.64:080.67:246:08Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:225.810:395.74:330.54:580.57:256:07Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:596.011:195.65:150.55:480.57:266:05Full Moon27Sun
28Mon11:356.211:585.55:550.56:360.57:276:04Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:106.36:350.57:230.67:286:03Full Moon29Tue
30Wed12:385.312:486.47:150.68:110.67:296:02Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:205.21:296.47:580.69:010.77:306:00Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 5:23 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 79% 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 (79% 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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