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 1h 31m at 7:44 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:015.55:474.912:180.66:037:55First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:005.36:454.912:171.01:100.76:027:56First Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:005.27:425.01:151.02:010.76:007:57First Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:585.28:365.22:121.02:510.65:597:58Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:535.29:265.43:070.83:380.55:587:59Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:435.210:115.64:010.74:230.55:578:00Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:305.210:535.74:520.65:060.55:568:01Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:135.111:325.85:410.45:480.55:558:02Full Moon8Sat
9Sun11:545.06:280.46:270.55:538:03Full Moon9Sun
10Mon12:075.812:334.97:130.47:050.65:528:04Full Moon10Mon
11Tue12:405.91:114.87:560.47:420.75:518:05Full Moon11Tue
12Wed1:125.91:484.88:380.58:190.75:508:06Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:465.92:274.89:210.59:000.75:498:07Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:255.93:114.810:050.69:460.85:488:08Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:125.94:004.910:520.610:390.85:478:09Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:065.84:565.011:430.611:410.85:478:09Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:065.85:575.212:360.65:468:10Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:125.77:005.512:470.81:310.55:458:11Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:195.68:015.71:530.72:270.45:448:12Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:245.68:596.02:580.63:220.35:438:13Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:245.69:546.34:010.44:160.25:428:14Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:215.510:466.55:010.35:090.25:428:15Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:145.511:366.55:580.16:000.25:418:16New Moon23Sun
24Mon12:065.46:530.16:500.35:408:17New Moon24Mon
25Tue12:246.512:575.37:450.17:390.45:408:17New Moon25Tue
26Wed1:126.41:485.28:340.28:270.65:398:18Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:596.22:395.19:230.39:150.85:388:19Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:486.03:305.010:100.410:020.95:388:20Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:385.84:225.010:560.610:521.05:378:21Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:295.65:155.011:430.611:441.15:378:21First Quarter30Sun
31Mon5:225.46:095.112:290.75:368:22First Quarter31Mon
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 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 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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