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 4h 56m 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 - Sep 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:245.69:476.73:580.74:020.56:317:32Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:186.010:416.94:530.55:020.36:327:31Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:106.311:336.95:450.35:590.26:337:29Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:016.66:340.16:530.16:347:27Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:246.912:516.87:210.17:460.16:357:26Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:146.71:416.88:080.18:390.26:367:24Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:046.42:316.88:540.29:320.46:377:23Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:566.13:236.69:410.410:260.66:387:21Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:515.84:176.410:300.511:200.86:387:19Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:485.55:146.211:210.76:397:18Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:475.36:136.112:160.912:140.86:407:16Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:475.27:126.01:120.91:100.86:417:15Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:465.28:106.02:080.92:060.86:427:13Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:415.49:026.13:010.83:000.86:437:11Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:315.69:506.13:500.73:520.76:447:10Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:175.710:346.14:360.64:410.66:457:08Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:005.911:156.15:180.55:270.66:467:06New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:405.911:536.05:580.56:120.66:477:05New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:166.06:360.66:540.76:487:03New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:295.812:496.07:110.67:350.86:497:01New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:025.71:196.17:440.78:160.86:497:00Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:355.61:496.18:170.78:590.96:506:58Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:095.42:236.28:520.89:451.06:516:56Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:495.33:066.29:320.810:361.16:526:55Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:385.23:596.210:220.911:331.16:536:53First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:385.15:026.111:220.96:546:52First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:475.16:126.112:331.112:280.96:556:50First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:585.27:246.21:351.01:370.86:566:48Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:045.58:306.42:350.82:440.66:576:47Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:045.99:286.63:320.63:460.46:586:45Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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