Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : 8:20 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 51m at 1:10 am (5.9 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 - May 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:405.311:566.26:220.26:270.46:027:55Full Moon1Thu
2Fri12:265.37:140.27:130.46:017:56Full Moon2Fri
3Sat12:396.31:135.28:060.28:000.46:007:57Full Moon3Sat
4Sun1:256.32:045.18:580.28:500.55:597:58Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:156.22:595.09:510.39:440.65:577:59Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:106.13:594.910:470.410:430.85:568:00Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:125.95:034.911:440.511:460.85:558:01Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:195.76:085.012:420.55:548:02Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:285.67:125.212:500.81:390.55:538:03Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat7:345.58:135.51:540.72:350.45:528:04Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:345.59:095.72:550.63:270.35:518:05Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:295.59:596.03:540.54:170.25:508:06Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:195.510:466.14:490.35:040.25:498:07Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:065.511:296.25:400.35:480.25:488:08New Moon14Wed
15Thu11:505.46:280.26:290.35:478:09New Moon15Thu
16Fri12:096.212:335.27:140.27:080.55:468:10New Moon16Fri
17Sat12:476.11:155.17:560.37:450.65:458:11New Moon17Sat
18Sun1:236.01:565.08:370.48:210.75:448:12Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:595.92:384.99:170.58:550.85:448:13Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue2:345.83:204.89:570.69:320.95:438:14Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:125.74:034.710:370.710:130.95:428:14Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:545.64:494.811:190.711:011.05:418:15First Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:415.55:374.812:040.85:418:16First Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:345.46:295.012:510.75:408:17First Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:325.37:225.112:561.01:400.75:398:18First Quarter25Sun
26Mon7:325.28:145.41:590.92:300.65:398:19Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue8:315.29:055.73:020.83:200.65:388:19Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:275.29:546.04:040.74:110.55:388:20Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:215.210:426.25:040.55:030.55:378:21Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:135.211:316.46:020.45:560.55:378:22Full Moon30Fri
31Sat12:065.16:580.36:490.55:368:23Full Moon31Sat
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 4:45 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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