Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 6h 00m at 5:43 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:38 pm (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Aug 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:454.98:126.22:231.02:130.66:028:14Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:485.09:126.43:250.83:180.66:038:13Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:455.310:076.74:240.64:200.46:048:12Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:395.511:006.95:200.45:190.36:058:11Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:325.811:537.06:120.26:160.26:068:10Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:236.17:020.17:100.16:078:09Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:446.91:146.37:490.08:040.16:088:07Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:356.82:066.48:360.08:570.26:098:06Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:266.52:586.59:240.09:520.36:108:05Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:196.23:526.410:120.110:480.56:118:04Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:155.94:486.411:010.211:450.66:128:02Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:135.55:456.311:520.46:138:01Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:135.36:446.212:430.712:450.56:138:00Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue7:135.27:436.11:420.81:410.66:147:59Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:135.28:396.22:400.72:360.66:157:57Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:075.39:306.23:340.73:300.66:167:56Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:585.410:176.34:250.64:200.66:177:54Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:445.511:016.35:120.55:080.66:187:53New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:285.611:426.25:550.55:540.66:197:52New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:095.66:340.56:360.66:207:50New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:206.112:475.77:110.57:170.76:217:49New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:566.01:225.77:450.57:560.86:227:47Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:295.81:545.78:180.68:350.86:237:46Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:015.72:245.88:490.69:160.96:247:44Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:345.52:575.99:220.610:011.06:257:43Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:135.43:376.09:580.710:521.16:267:41First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:005.24:276.010:430.711:501.16:267:40First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:585.05:266.011:370.86:277:38First Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:065.06:356.112:531.212:420.86:287:37First Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:185.07:456.21:581.11:520.86:297:35Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:255.38:506.53:000.92:590.66:307:34Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 8:40 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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