Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 44m at 7:49 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:23 am (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Feb 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:335.36:124.612:500.07:095:22First Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:425.47:194.612:56-0.31:54-0.17:085:23Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:465.58:214.82:00-0.42:56-0.37:075:24Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:465.79:175.03:01-0.53:53-0.57:065:25Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:415.910:115.23:59-0.64:47-0.67:055:26Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:335.911:025.44:54-0.75:37-0.77:045:28Full Moon6Fri
7Sat11:225.911:515.45:45-0.86:24-0.77:035:29Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:105.86:34-0.77:08-0.77:025:30Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:385.412:565.67:21-0.67:51-0.67:015:31Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:245.41:425.48:08-0.58:33-0.57:005:32Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:105.32:305.18:54-0.39:14-0.46:585:33Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:575.23:194.89:41-0.29:56-0.36:575:35Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:455.04:104.610:30-0.110:40-0.26:565:36Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:364.95:044.411:210.011:28-0.16:555:37Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:304.96:014.312:150.06:535:38Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:264.96:584.312:20-0.11:110.06:525:39Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:214.97:514.41:14-0.12:05-0.16:515:40Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:125.18:404.52:08-0.22:57-0.16:505:42Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:595.29:254.73:01-0.33:47-0.26:485:43Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:435.310:074.83:52-0.44:33-0.36:475:44New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:245.410:475.04:41-0.45:18-0.46:465:45New Moon21Sat
22Sun11:035.511:255.25:28-0.56:00-0.46:445:46New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:425.56:14-0.56:40-0.46:435:47New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:025.312:225.56:59-0.57:21-0.46:415:48Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:415.51:045.47:46-0.48:03-0.36:405:49Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:235.61:515.28:36-0.38:49-0.36:395:51Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:115.62:455.19:31-0.29:40-0.26:375:52Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:075.63:464.910:290.010:36-0.16:365:53First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:095.54:514.711:300.111:37-0.16:345:54First Quarter29Sun
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 10:36 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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