Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 38m at 3:48 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:49 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Dec 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:064.812:175.86:53-0.17:500.07:034:38Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:544.81:065.87:43-0.18:390.07:044:38Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:454.81:595.78:36-0.19:300.07:054:38Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:404.92:575.59:330.010:230.07:064:38Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:394.93:595.410:330.011:17-0.17:074:38Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:415.05:025.311:350.17:084:38Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:435.26:065.112:12-0.112:370.17:094:37Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:445.37:085.11:07-0.21:380.07:104:37Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:435.58:065.12:01-0.32:38-0.17:114:38Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:375.79:005.02:54-0.33:36-0.27:124:38Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:285.89:515.03:46-0.34:30-0.37:124:38Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:155.810:384.94:35-0.35:21-0.37:134:38New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:005.711:244.85:22-0.36:08-0.37:144:38New Moon13Fri
14Sat11:425.66:07-0.26:53-0.37:154:38New Moon14Sat
15Sun12:084.812:245.56:49-0.17:35-0.27:154:38Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:524.61:045.37:290.08:15-0.17:164:39Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:344.61:445.28:090.08:540.07:174:39Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:174.52:265.18:490.19:320.07:174:39Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:004.53:094.99:310.210:120.07:184:40Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri3:444.53:564.810:170.210:530.07:184:40First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:314.54:464.611:100.311:370.07:194:41First Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:204.65:414.512:070.37:194:41First Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:134.76:394.412:250.01:070.37:204:42First Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:064.87:364.41:160.02:080.27:204:42Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:585.08:304.42:10-0.13:070.17:214:43Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:495.29:224.43:05-0.24:040.07:214:44Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:395.310:124.54:00-0.34:59-0.27:214:44Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:275.511:014.64:54-0.45:51-0.37:224:45Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:165.611:494.75:47-0.56:42-0.47:224:46Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:055.76:39-0.67:31-0.57:224:46Full Moon30Mon
31Tue12:394.812:575.67:32-0.68:18-0.67:224:47Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 6:48 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 86% 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 Waxing Gibbous (86% 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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