Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 23m at 2:06 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:196.51:505.88:300.08:410.36:018:15Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue2:076.32:395.89:150.09:300.46:028:14Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed2:556.13:285.89:590.110:180.66:038:13Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu3:445.94:165.710:420.311:070.76:048:12Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:335.75:065.711:260.411:580.96:058:11Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:255.55:575.712:110.56:068:10Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:205.36:505.712:510.912:580.66:078:08Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon7:165.27:445.71:450.91:470.66:078:07Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue8:125.18:385.82:390.92:390.66:088:06Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed9:065.19:285.93:330.73:310.66:098:05Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:575.210:155.94:250.64:220.56:108:03Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:445.310:596.05:140.55:120.56:118:02Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:275.311:396.06:010.45:590.46:128:01New Moon13Sat
14Sun12:075.46:450.36:450.46:138:00New Moon14Sun
15Mon12:176.112:455.57:260.37:300.46:147:58New Moon15Mon
16Tue12:536.11:215.68:060.38:140.46:157:57New Moon16Tue
17Wed1:306.01:585.78:450.38:580.56:167:56Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu2:106.02:385.99:240.39:460.66:177:54Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri2:545.93:236.010:050.410:380.76:187:53Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat3:445.84:146.010:520.411:360.86:197:51First Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:415.65:136.011:450.56:207:50First Quarter21Sun
22Mon5:455.46:186.012:380.912:450.66:217:49First Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:545.37:266.11:430.91:490.66:227:47First Quarter23Tue
24Wed8:025.48:336.22:460.82:530.66:227:46Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu9:075.59:356.33:480.73:550.56:237:44Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:065.710:316.44:460.44:540.46:247:43Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:015.811:236.55:400.35:500.36:257:41Full Moon27Sat
28Sun11:516.06:300.16:420.26:267:40Full Moon28Sun
29Mon12:116.512:396.07:170.17:320.36:277:38Full Moon29Mon
30Tue12:586.41:256.08:020.18:190.46:287:37Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed1:436.22:106.08:440.29:040.56:297:35Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 4:50 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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