Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 17m at 3:28 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:07 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Sep 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:555.07:276.21:301.01:290.86:317:33Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:015.18:306.22:320.92:310.86:327:31Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:015.39:266.33:300.83:300.86:337:29Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:545.510:176.44:240.74:250.76:347:28Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:435.711:036.45:130.65:160.76:357:26Full Moon5Sat
6Sun11:295.811:466.35:570.56:040.76:357:25Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:125.96:380.56:480.76:367:23Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:266.212:525.97:150.67:300.86:377:21Full Moon8Tue
9Wed1:066.01:295.97:490.68:100.96:387:20Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:445.82:045.98:210.78:501.06:397:18Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:225.52:385.98:520.89:321.16:407:17Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:015.33:135.99:250.810:161.16:417:15Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:435.03:535.810:020.911:051.26:427:13Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:314.94:405.810:460.911:581.36:437:12Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:264.75:365.811:391.06:447:10Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:274.76:405.812:571.212:391.06:457:08Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:304.87:465.91:561.21:440.96:467:07Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:285.18:456.22:541.02:470.86:467:05Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:205.59:376.43:470.83:470.66:477:04Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:095.910:276.64:380.64:440.46:487:02Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:556.211:156.75:270.45:400.36:497:00New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:426.66:130.36:340.26:506:59New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:026.612:286.86:580.37:270.26:516:57New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:506.51:157.07:430.38:200.36:526:55Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:406.22:057.08:300.49:140.56:536:54Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:325.92:576.89:190.510:110.76:546:52Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:295.63:556.610:120.711:090.86:556:50First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:305.34:576.311:090.86:566:49First Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:345.16:026.112:090.912:080.96:576:47First Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:405.17:086.01:091.01:100.96:586:46First Quarter30Wed
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 6:17 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 86% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (86% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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