Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:07 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 41m at 10:39 pm (6.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Feb 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:455.04:134.710:580.011:13-0.17:095:21Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:445.05:184.512:040.27:095:22Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:495.06:274.312:130.01:130.27:085:24Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:585.07:364.31:170.02:200.17:075:25Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:055.18:414.32:220.03:240.07:065:26Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:085.39:404.53:25-0.14:23-0.27:045:27Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:055.410:344.64:24-0.25:18-0.37:035:28New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:585.411:254.75:20-0.46:08-0.47:025:30New Moon8Sat
9Sun11:475.46:11-0.46:54-0.57:015:31New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:134.812:335.46:59-0.47:37-0.57:005:32New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:584.81:175.37:45-0.48:18-0.46:595:33Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:424.92:015.18:29-0.28:56-0.36:585:34Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:264.82:454.99:13-0.19:34-0.26:575:35Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:094.83:314.79:580.010:130.06:555:37Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:544.84:204.510:470.210:530.16:545:38First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:414.75:134.311:380.311:390.26:535:39First Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:334.76:094.212:340.36:515:40First Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:284.77:074.112:290.21:310.36:505:41First Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:244.88:024.21:240.22:270.26:495:42Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:194.98:544.32:200.23:220.16:475:44Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:095.09:414.43:150.14:130.06:465:45Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:555.110:244.54:08-0.15:01-0.16:455:46Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:385.311:044.74:58-0.35:45-0.26:435:47Full Moon23Sun
24Mon11:195.411:434.95:45-0.46:27-0.26:425:48Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:595.46:32-0.47:07-0.36:415:49Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:215.112:405.47:17-0.47:47-0.26:395:50Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:015.31:235.38:04-0.48:27-0.26:385:51Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:445.42:105.18:54-0.29:09-0.16:365:52Waning Gibbous28Fri
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 2:23 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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