Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : 7:52 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 04m at 1:07 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Jan 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:035.510:264.64:20-0.45:08-0.37:234:48New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:485.411:124.55:07-0.35:57-0.37:234:49New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:305.311:574.45:52-0.26:41-0.37:234:49New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:125.26:35-0.27:24-0.27:234:50New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:404.312:515.17:15-0.18:04-0.17:234:51Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:224.31:315.07:540.08:42-0.17:234:52Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:034.22:114.98:320.19:200.07:234:53Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:444.22:524.89:120.19:580.07:234:54Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:264.23:374.79:570.210:370.07:234:55First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:114.24:264.510:480.211:200.07:224:56First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:584.35:204.411:450.37:224:57First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:504.46:184.312:070.012:460.37:224:58First Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:454.67:174.212:570.01:490.27:224:59Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:404.88:154.21:52-0.12:510.17:215:00Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:335.09:094.32:48-0.23:50-0.17:215:01Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:255.210:014.43:44-0.34:47-0.37:215:02Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:165.410:514.54:40-0.45:40-0.47:205:03Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:075.611:414.65:35-0.56:31-0.57:205:04Full Moon18Wed
19Thu11:585.76:28-0.77:21-0.67:195:06Full Moon19Thu
20Fri12:314.712:495.77:20-0.78:10-0.77:195:07Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:224.81:425.68:13-0.78:58-0.67:185:08Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:154.92:365.49:07-0.69:48-0.67:185:09Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:105.03:325.210:03-0.510:38-0.57:175:10Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:065.04:305.011:02-0.411:30-0.47:165:11Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:045.05:294.812:01-0.27:165:12Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:045.16:304.612:23-0.41:02-0.17:155:14Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:035.17:294.51:17-0.32:02-0.17:145:15Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:005.18:264.42:11-0.23:00-0.17:135:16Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:545.29:194.53:04-0.23:56-0.27:135:17Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:435.210:084.53:56-0.24:47-0.37:125:18Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:295.210:544.54:45-0.25:34-0.37:115:19New 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 4:29 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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