Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : 7:36 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 25m at 1:03 pm (5.1 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 - Sep 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:225.912:485.47:210.57:240.76:307:34New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:575.81:225.57:550.68:040.86:317:32New Moon2Wed
3Thu1:305.71:535.58:260.68:410.96:317:31Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:025.52:215.68:550.79:201.06:327:29Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:345.42:525.79:220.710:001.16:337:28Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:115.33:295.89:520.810:471.26:347:26Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:545.14:145.810:310.811:451.36:357:24First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:484.95:105.811:230.96:367:23First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:544.86:185.812:521.412:301.06:377:21First Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:084.87:335.81:591.31:451.06:387:20Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:195.08:446.03:041.12:580.96:397:18Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:235.29:476.24:040.94:050.66:407:16Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:205.610:446.45:010.65:070.46:417:15Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:135.911:366.55:530.36:040.26:427:13Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:036.26:420.16:590.16:437:11Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:266.512:526.47:290.07:520.16:447:10Full Moon16Wed
17Thu1:156.41:406.48:140.08:440.26:447:08Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:046.12:296.48:590.29:350.36:457:06Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:545.93:186.39:440.310:280.66:467:05Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:465.64:096.110:310.611:220.86:477:03Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:415.35:046.011:200.86:487:02Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:395.16:025.812:181.012:131.06:497:00Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:395.07:035.71:141.01:081.06:506:58Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:395.08:035.72:101.02:051.06:516:57Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:365.18:585.73:040.93:011.06:526:55Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:295.29:485.83:550.83:540.96:536:53Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:175.410:345.84:420.74:450.76:546:52Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:015.511:155.85:250.65:330.76:556:50New Moon28Mon
29Tue11:405.611:545.76:060.56:180.66:566:48New Moon29Tue
30Wed12:165.76:430.57:010.66:576:47New 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 4:19 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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