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 4h 58m 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 - Nov 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:396.210:055.94:080.04:440.06:305:01Full Moon1Mon
2Tue10:286.410:565.84:58-0.15:39-0.16:315:00Full Moon2Tue
3Wed11:176.511:465.65:47-0.16:34-0.16:324:59Full Moon3Wed
4Thu12:066.56:360.07:270.06:334:58Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:385.412:566.37:250.18:190.16:344:56Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:315.21:496.18:150.39:120.36:354:55Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun2:265.02:445.89:070.510:050.56:374:54Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon3:244.93:425.610:020.610:590.66:384:53Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:234.84:425.410:580.711:520.66:394:52Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:224.85:425.311:550.86:404:51Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu6:204.96:395.212:440.512:520.76:414:50Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri7:155.17:335.21:330.41:480.66:424:50Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat8:065.28:245.22:210.32:420.56:434:49Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:535.49:115.13:060.23:330.46:454:48Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:375.59:555.03:490.24:220.36:464:47Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:175.610:374.94:310.25:100.36:474:46New Moon16Tue
17Wed10:545.611:174.85:110.25:550.36:484:45New Moon17Wed
18Thu11:285.511:544.65:490.36:380.36:494:45New Moon18Thu
19Fri12:015.56:270.37:200.46:504:44New Moon19Fri
20Sat12:314.512:345.57:030.48:020.46:514:43Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:074.51:105.57:410.48:440.56:524:43Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:474.51:525.58:230.49:290.56:544:42Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue2:324.52:425.59:120.410:170.56:554:42Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:244.63:385.410:080.411:080.46:564:41First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:224.74:415.311:120.46:574:41First Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:244.95:465.312:020.312:180.46:584:40First Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:265.26:515.312:560.21:230.26:594:40Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:265.57:525.31:510.02:270.17:004:39Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon8:235.88:505.32:45-0.13:29-0.17:014:39Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue9:176.09:455.23:39-0.24:28-0.27:024:39Full Moon30Tue
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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