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 2h 36m 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 - Feb 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:585.35:244.411:51-0.111:59-0.27:085:22Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:565.26:254.212:520.07:075:24Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:555.27:254.212:54-0.11:510.07:065:25Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:525.28:204.31:50-0.12:47-0.17:055:26Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:445.29:104.42:44-0.13:40-0.17:045:27Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:325.39:584.43:35-0.14:28-0.27:035:28Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:175.310:424.54:23-0.25:12-0.27:025:30New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:595.311:234.55:08-0.25:52-0.27:015:31New Moon8Sat
9Sun11:385.25:50-0.26:28-0.27:005:32New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:014.612:145.16:29-0.27:03-0.26:595:33New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:364.612:475.07:07-0.17:35-0.16:585:34Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:074.71:204.97:45-0.18:06-0.16:565:35Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:374.81:544.78:250.08:37-0.16:555:37Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:104.92:324.59:090.19:12-0.16:545:38Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:495.03:194.39:590.29:540.06:535:39First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:375.04:164.110:570.310:460.06:515:40First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:355.05:234.012:030.36:505:41First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:435.16:354.11:120.36:495:42First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:565.27:424.31:010.12:160.26:475:44Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:025.58:404.62:10-0.13:170.06:465:45Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:025.89:354.93:14-0.34:13-0.26:455:46Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:576.010:275.34:14-0.55:05-0.46:435:47Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:506.111:185.65:10-0.75:53-0.66:425:48Full Moon23Sun
24Mon11:406.16:04-0.86:39-0.66:405:49Full Moon24Mon
25Tue12:075.812:305.96:55-0.87:25-0.66:395:50Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:565.91:195.77:47-0.78:09-0.56:385:51Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:455.92:095.38:39-0.58:55-0.46:365:52Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:365.83:035.09:33-0.39:43-0.26:355:54Third Quarter28Fri
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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