Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 7h 04m at 8:20 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 1:37 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Apr 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:285.310:495.44:560.15:230.25:466:26Full Moon1Tue
2Wed11:095.311:265.75:440.06:030.25:446:27Full Moon2Wed
3Thu11:495.36:320.06:420.25:426:28Full Moon3Thu
4Fri12:035.812:315.27:190.07:220.25:416:29Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:435.91:165.18:080.18:040.35:396:30Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:275.92:064.99:000.38:520.55:386:31Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon2:185.93:034.89:560.49:490.65:366:32Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:165.74:084.710:570.610:540.75:356:33Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:245.55:174.711:590.65:336:34Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:385.46:264.812:020.81:020.65:326:35Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:515.47:325.01:090.72:010.55:306:36Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:575.58:305.42:140.52:570.35:296:37Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun8:545.69:235.63:140.33:490.15:276:38Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:455.610:105.94:100.14:370.05:266:39Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:325.610:546.05:020.05:210.05:246:40New Moon15Tue
16Wed11:155.611:356.05:500.06:020.15:236:41New Moon16Wed
17Thu11:585.46:350.06:410.25:216:42New Moon17Thu
18Fri12:146.012:395.37:190.17:170.35:206:43Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:525.91:215.18:000.27:520.55:186:44Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:295.82:044.98:420.48:270.75:176:45Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon2:065.72:494.89:240.59:030.85:156:46Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue2:475.53:364.710:080.79:460.95:146:47Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed3:325.44:284.610:550.810:370.95:136:48First Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:245.35:224.611:460.811:350.95:116:48First Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:235.26:174.712:380.85:106:49First Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:245.27:114.912:360.91:300.75:096:50First Quarter26Sat
27Sun8:235.29:025.11:380.83:210.66:077:51Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:175.29:495.43:370.74:100.56:067:52Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:075.310:325.74:340.54:570.56:057:53Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:545.311:146.05:290.35:420.46:037:54Full Moon30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8551201)

Common Questions About New Castle, DE Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in New Castle, DE today?

Slack tide in New Castle, DE is approximately 10:58 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 New Castle, DE?

New Castle, 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 New Castle, 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 New Castle, DE?

Tide predictions for New Castle, 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 New Castle, DE?

Tide data for New Castle, DE is sourced from NOAA Station #8551201. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8551201.

What is the moon phase in New Castle, DE tonight?

Tonight the moon over New Castle, DE is Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places New Castle, 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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