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 : 4:58 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 09m at 10:17 am (5.1 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 - Nov 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:216.010:445.64:520.15:270.16:305:01New Moon1Sat
2Sun11:046.211:305.55:370.16:190.16:314:59New Moon2Sun
3Mon11:486.36:220.17:120.16:324:58New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:185.312:356.37:090.28:050.26:344:57Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:105.11:276.27:590.39:010.46:354:56Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:064.92:246.08:540.59:590.56:364:55Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:074.83:285.79:550.610:580.66:374:54First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:134.74:375.610:580.711:570.56:384:53First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:214.85:465.512:030.76:394:52First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:264.96:515.412:550.41:060.66:404:51Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:275.27:495.51:500.32:060.46:424:50Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:225.48:425.52:420.13:030.36:434:49Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:115.69:295.43:300.03:570.26:444:48Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:565.810:145.34:160.04:470.16:454:47Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:385.810:575.24:580.05:340.16:464:47Full Moon15Sat
16Sun11:175.811:385.05:380.16:190.26:474:46Full Moon16Sun
17Mon11:555.76:160.27:010.26:484:45Full Moon17Mon
18Tue12:194.912:305.66:520.37:420.36:494:44Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:004.71:065.57:260.48:220.46:514:44Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:404.51:415.48:010.59:030.56:524:43Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:224.42:205.38:380.59:450.56:534:42Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:064.43:035.29:200.510:290.66:544:42Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:524.43:525.210:100.511:160.56:554:41Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:434.44:485.111:060.56:564:41Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:364.65:475.112:050.412:070.56:574:40Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:304.86:465.112:550.31:090.46:584:40Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:245.17:435.11:450.22:110.36:594:40Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:155.48:385.12:360.13:110.17:004:39Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:045.79:305.13:26-0.14:100.07:014:39Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:525.910:215.14:16-0.15:08-0.17:024:39New Moon30Sun
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 1:37 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 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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