Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : 9:30 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 19m at 2:17 am (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Jun 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:175.811:396.76:030.06:090.15:368:23New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:115.76:59-0.17:020.15:358:24New Moon2Tue
3Wed12:306.71:055.67:53-0.17:540.25:358:25New Moon3Wed
4Thu1:216.61:595.58:45-0.18:450.35:358:25Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri2:136.52:545.49:370.09:370.55:348:26Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat3:066.33:495.410:280.110:300.65:348:27Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:016.04:465.311:190.211:240.75:348:27First Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:585.85:425.312:100.35:348:28First Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:555.66:385.412:200.81:000.45:348:28First Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:535.57:345.51:160.91:500.45:338:29First Quarter10Wed
11Thu7:495.48:275.62:110.82:390.45:338:29Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:435.39:175.83:060.73:260.45:338:30Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:355.310:035.94:000.64:130.45:338:30Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:235.310:476.04:510.54:580.45:338:31Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:095.211:286.05:400.45:410.45:338:31Full Moon15Mon
16Tue11:525.16:270.36:230.55:338:31Full Moon16Tue
17Wed12:066.012:335.07:110.37:040.55:338:32Full Moon17Wed
18Thu12:416.01:125.07:530.37:430.65:348:32Full Moon18Thu
19Fri1:145.91:494.98:340.38:220.65:348:32Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat1:475.92:265.09:140.49:010.75:348:33Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun2:236.03:045.09:550.49:430.75:348:33Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon3:046.03:485.210:360.410:310.75:348:33Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue3:525.94:375.311:210.411:270.85:358:33Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:465.85:325.512:090.45:358:33Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:475.76:315.712:290.81:020.45:358:34Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:535.67:335.91:350.81:580.35:368:34Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:595.68:346.12:410.72:560.35:368:34Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:035.59:326.33:450.53:540.35:368:34Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:035.510:286.54:470.44:520.25:378:34Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:005.611:226.65:460.25:480.25:378:34New Moon30Tue
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 5:53 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 Crescent (14% 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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