Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 25m at 7:36 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:10 am (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Oct 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:035.24:195.810:340.911:321.06:586:45Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:555.05:105.611:191.06:596:43Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:514.86:065.512:241.112:101.17:006:42Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:494.87:055.51:171.11:051.17:016:40Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:464.98:035.52:101.02:031.07:026:38Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:405.08:575.63:020.92:590.97:036:37Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:305.29:465.73:520.73:530.77:046:35Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:155.410:305.84:380.64:450.67:056:34Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:565.511:115.75:220.55:340.57:066:32New Moon9Thu
10Fri11:335.711:495.76:020.46:220.57:076:31New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:085.96:410.47:090.57:086:29New Moon11Sat
12Sun12:265.612:436.07:180.57:550.57:096:28New Moon12Sun
13Mon1:055.51:196.17:550.58:420.67:106:26Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:465.32:006.18:340.69:320.77:116:25Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed2:325.12:476.19:180.710:270.97:126:23Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:255.03:426.010:110.811:261.07:136:22First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:274.84:475.811:150.97:146:20First Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:364.86:005.712:281.012:241.07:156:19First Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:484.87:145.71:310.91:330.97:166:17First Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:565.18:225.72:310.82:390.77:176:16Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:585.49:225.83:280.53:410.57:186:15Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:535.710:165.94:210.34:400.37:196:13Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:446.011:045.95:100.15:340.27:206:12Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:306.111:505.85:570.06:260.17:226:10Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:146.26:400.17:140.27:236:09Full Moon25Sat
26Sun12:345.611:55 AM6.26:220.27:000.36:245:08Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:185.412:366.07:010.37:450.46:255:07Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:015.21:165.97:390.58:290.66:265:05Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:465.01:575.78:170.69:130.76:275:04Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:324.82:405.68:560.89:580.86:285:03Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:224.73:285.49:390.810:460.86:295:02Third Quarter31Fri
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 10:23 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 New Castle, DE?

New Castle, 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 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 Full Moon (99% 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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