Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 5h 01m at 8:45 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:17 am (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Feb 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:224.94:564.711:410.111:56-0.17:105:21First Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:255.06:044.612:490.17:095:22First Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:335.17:134.512:58-0.11:560.07:085:24Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:405.28:184.62:02-0.23:01-0.17:075:25Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:445.49:184.73:05-0.34:02-0.37:065:26Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:435.510:154.84:05-0.44:59-0.57:055:27Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:375.611:074.95:02-0.55:52-0.67:035:28Full Moon7Sun
8Mon11:295.611:585.05:56-0.66:41-0.77:025:30Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:185.66:47-0.67:28-0.67:015:31Full Moon9Tue
10Wed12:475.01:065.57:35-0.68:12-0.67:005:32Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:345.01:535.38:22-0.58:55-0.56:595:33Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:215.02:405.19:09-0.39:38-0.36:585:34Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:084.93:284.99:57-0.110:20-0.26:575:35Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:564.94:184.710:460.011:04-0.16:555:37Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:464.85:114.511:380.111:500.06:545:38Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:384.86:074.412:320.26:535:39Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:334.87:044.412:390.11:270.26:525:40Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:274.87:594.41:310.12:220.16:505:41Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:204.98:514.42:240.03:160.06:495:42Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:095.09:384.53:16-0.14:07-0.16:485:44Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:555.110:224.64:07-0.24:55-0.26:465:45Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:375.211:024.74:55-0.35:39-0.36:455:46New Moon22Mon
23Tue11:165.311:394.85:42-0.46:21-0.36:435:47New Moon23Tue
24Wed11:545.36:26-0.47:01-0.36:425:48New Moon24Wed
25Thu12:154.912:325.47:09-0.47:40-0.36:415:49Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:515.11:125.37:54-0.48:19-0.26:395:50Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:305.21:565.38:40-0.39:00-0.26:385:51Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun2:145.32:455.19:31-0.19:45-0.16:365:52Waxing Crescent28Sun
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 11:31 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 (7% 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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