Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : 2:08 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 46m at 7:35 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Apr 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:055.49:345.53:320.14:070.15:466:26Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:545.610:205.84:27-0.14:560.05:446:27Full Moon2Sat
3Sun10:425.711:046.05:21-0.35:43-0.15:426:28Full Moon3Sun
4Mon11:295.711:496.26:12-0.46:30-0.25:416:29Full Moon4Mon
5Tue12:175.77:04-0.47:17-0.15:396:30Full Moon5Tue
6Wed12:356.21:085.67:55-0.38:060.05:386:31Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:256.22:015.58:48-0.28:570.15:366:32Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:186.12:585.39:430.09:520.25:356:33Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:165.93:595.210:410.110:500.45:336:34Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:195.75:035.211:390.211:510.55:316:35Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:255.66:085.212:380.35:306:36Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:315.57:105.312:530.51:360.25:286:37Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:345.58:075.51:530.42:310.15:276:38Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu8:305.69:005.72:510.33:230.15:256:39Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:215.69:475.93:450.14:110.05:246:40Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:085.610:316.04:360.04:570.05:226:41New Moon16Sat
17Sun10:525.611:126.05:240.05:380.05:216:42New Moon17Sun
18Mon11:335.511:515.96:080.06:180.15:206:43New Moon18Mon
19Tue12:145.46:500.06:550.25:186:44New Moon19Tue
20Wed12:275.812:535.27:310.17:290.45:176:45Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:015.81:335.18:100.28:030.55:156:46Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:355.72:135.08:490.38:370.55:146:47Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:095.62:544.99:290.49:140.65:126:48Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:465.64:384.911:120.510:580.76:117:49First Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:305.55:274.911:590.611:520.76:107:50First Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:235.46:225.012:510.66:087:51First Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:245.47:195.112:530.71:450.66:077:52First Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:285.48:155.31:580.72:400.56:067:53Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri8:315.49:095.63:010.53:350.46:057:54Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:295.510:015.94:030.44:290.26:037:55Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 10:51 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (71% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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