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 2h 57m 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 - May 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:245.710:506.25:020.25:220.16:027:56Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:165.711:386.45:590.06:130.06:017:57Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:085.76:54-0.27:040.06:007:58Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:276.612:595.77:48-0.27:550.05:587:58Full Moon4Wed
5Thu1:176.61:535.68:41-0.28:460.15:577:59Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:096.52:485.69:34-0.19:390.25:568:00Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:046.33:455.510:280.010:340.45:558:01Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:026.14:455.411:220.111:320.55:548:02Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:025.95:465.412:170.25:538:03Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:055.76:475.512:310.61:130.35:528:04Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:075.67:465.61:300.62:070.35:518:05Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:065.68:425.82:290.62:590.25:508:06Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:025.59:335.93:250.53:490.25:498:07Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:535.510:216.14:200.44:370.25:488:08Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:405.511:046.15:110.35:220.25:478:09Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:255.511:456.15:590.26:050.25:468:10New Moon16Mon
17Tue12:085.46:440.26:450.35:458:11New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:236.112:495.37:270.27:230.45:448:12New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:596.01:295.28:070.28:000.55:448:13New Moon19Thu
20Fri1:335.92:075.18:470.38:350.65:438:14Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:055.82:455.09:250.49:100.65:428:15Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:375.83:235.010:040.59:470.75:418:15Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:135.84:045.010:430.510:300.75:418:16Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:565.74:495.111:260.511:220.85:408:17First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:465.75:405.212:130.55:398:18First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:445.66:375.412:220.81:040.55:398:19First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:485.57:355.61:270.82:000.45:388:20First Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:545.58:345.92:330.72:560.45:388:20Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:575.59:306.23:380.53:540.35:378:21Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:575.610:246.44:400.34:500.25:378:22Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:535.611:166.65:400.15:460.15:368:23Full Moon31Tue
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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