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 4h 00m 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 - Feb 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:565.33:215.29:58-0.610:22-0.67:105:21Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:525.34:194.910:55-0.411:14-0.47:095:22Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:505.25:194.711:54-0.27:085:23Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:515.16:204.512:09-0.312:54-0.17:075:24Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:525.17:214.51:05-0.21:53-0.17:065:26Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:505.18:184.52:01-0.22:50-0.17:055:27Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:455.19:104.62:55-0.23:43-0.27:045:28Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:355.29:594.73:48-0.24:33-0.37:035:29Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:205.210:444.74:37-0.35:18-0.47:025:30New Moon9Sun
10Mon11:025.211:254.75:22-0.36:00-0.47:005:32New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:425.16:05-0.36:39-0.46:595:33New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:044.712:195.06:46-0.37:15-0.36:585:34New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:404.712:545.07:24-0.37:48-0.26:575:35Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:134.71:284.98:02-0.28:20-0.26:565:36Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:444.82:034.88:40-0.18:50-0.16:545:37Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:154.82:404.79:190.09:23-0.16:535:39Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:514.93:234.610:040.110:02-0.16:525:40First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:355.04:154.410:580.210:520.06:515:41First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:285.05:164.412:000.36:495:42First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:315.06:234.41:060.36:485:43First Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:415.17:294.51:020.02:100.26:475:44Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:495.28:304.72:10-0.13:110.06:455:45Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:515.410:265.04:15-0.35:08-0.27:446:47Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:485.611:195.35:16-0.56:01-0.57:426:48Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:425.86:13-0.76:52-0.67:416:49Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:105.612:335.87:08-0.97:41-0.77:406:50Full Moon26Wed
27Thu1:005.71:245.88:00-0.98:28-0.77:386:51Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:495.82:145.78:53-0.89:16-0.67:376:52Waning Gibbous28Fri
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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