Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : 2:29 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 39m at 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 - Jan 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:335.13:525.310:15-0.310:49-0.47:224:49Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:305.24:515.011:14-0.211:40-0.47:224:50Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:295.35:514.712:15-0.17:224:51Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:275.46:504.612:33-0.41:16-0.17:224:52Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:235.57:474.51:26-0.32:15-0.17:224:53Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:165.58:404.52:19-0.33:12-0.27:224:54Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:055.69:304.53:10-0.24:04-0.27:224:55Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:525.510:184.53:59-0.24:53-0.27:224:56New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:365.511:034.44:46-0.15:38-0.27:224:56New Moon9Thu
10Fri11:195.411:464.45:30-0.16:20-0.17:224:58New Moon10Fri
11Sat11:595.36:11-0.16:58-0.17:214:59New Moon11Sat
12Sun12:274.312:375.26:500.07:35-0.17:215:00Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:054.31:135.17:280.08:10-0.17:215:01Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:424.31:504.98:070.08:45-0.17:205:02Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed2:194.42:284.78:490.19:20-0.17:205:03Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:574.43:104.69:350.19:57-0.17:205:04First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:384.53:584.310:270.210:39-0.17:195:05First Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:264.64:554.111:260.211:28-0.17:195:06First Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:224.85:594.012:310.27:185:07First Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:234.97:054.012:25-0.11:370.27:185:08Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:265.28:064.11:27-0.12:400.17:175:10Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:245.49:024.32:30-0.23:40-0.17:165:11Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:205.79:554.53:31-0.34:37-0.37:165:12Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:145.910:474.84:30-0.55:29-0.57:155:13Full Moon24Fri
25Sat11:076.011:385.05:26-0.76:19-0.67:145:14Full Moon25Sat
26Sun11:596.06:20-0.87:07-0.77:135:15Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:295.212:505.97:12-0.87:54-0.77:135:17Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:205.31:415.78:05-0.88:41-0.77:125:18Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:125.42:345.49:00-0.69:28-0.67:115:19Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu3:065.43:285.09:55-0.510:17-0.57:105:20Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:015.34:254.710:52-0.311:07-0.47:095:21Third Quarter31Fri
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 11:21 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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