Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 35m at 12:33 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 6:21 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Mar 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:225.311:465.05:45-0.36:20-0.36:345:54Full Moon1Sat
2Sun12:015.26:27-0.36:58-0.26:335:55Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:235.012:385.27:07-0.27:33-0.16:315:56Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:595.01:135.17:45-0.18:06-0.16:305:57Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:325.01:485.08:220.08:370.06:285:58Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:035.02:244.99:000.19:080.16:275:59Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:355.03:044.79:410.29:430.16:256:00Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:135.13:504.610:290.310:270.26:236:02Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:005.14:454.611:260.411:220.36:226:03Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:585.15:494.512:290.46:206:04Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:045.16:544.612:270.31:330.46:196:05Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:135.27:574.81:360.22:350.26:176:06Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:175.48:545.12:420.03:330.06:166:07Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:165.79:485.43:44-0.24:29-0.26:146:08Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:115.910:395.74:42-0.45:21-0.46:126:09New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:036.011:295.95:38-0.66:11-0.56:116:10New Moon16Sun
17Mon11:546.06:31-0.76:59-0.66:096:11New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:186.012:455.97:24-0.77:47-0.56:086:12Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:086.01:375.88:16-0.68:35-0.46:066:13Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:586.02:305.59:09-0.49:24-0.26:046:14Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:515.83:265.310:04-0.210:150.06:036:15First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:475.74:245.111:000.011:090.26:016:16First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:465.55:245.011:570.26:006:17First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:475.36:254.912:060.412:550.25:586:18First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:495.37:245.01:030.41:510.25:566:19Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:475.38:195.12:000.42:450.25:556:20Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:415.39:105.22:540.33:360.15:536:21Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:305.49:565.43:460.24:230.05:526:22Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:155.410:395.44:350.15:060.05:506:23Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:565.411:195.55:200.05:470.05:486:24Full Moon30Sun
31Mon11:355.311:555.46:030.06:240.05:476:25Full Moon31Mon
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 3:27 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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