Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : 2:48 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 55m at 8:08 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Dec 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:094.55:234.911:360.67:044:38Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:034.66:184.812:210.312:320.67:054:38Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:564.77:134.71:070.31:280.57:064:38Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:464.98:054.61:540.22:240.47:074:38Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:335.08:544.62:400.23:190.37:084:38Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:165.29:404.53:260.14:120.27:094:37Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed9:575.310:234.44:110.15:030.17:094:37New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:365.311:054.44:560.15:520.17:104:37New Moon8Thu
9Fri11:155.411:464.35:400.16:390.17:114:38New Moon9Fri
10Sat11:555.46:250.17:250.17:124:38New Moon10Sat
11Sun12:294.312:385.57:110.08:120.17:134:38Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:144.41:265.48:000.09:000.17:144:38Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue2:034.42:195.48:520.09:490.17:144:38Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:584.53:165.39:490.110:400.07:154:38First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:564.74:175.210:500.111:32-0.17:164:39First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:574.85:215.111:530.17:164:39First Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:585.06:245.012:26-0.112:560.07:174:39First Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:595.27:254.91:20-0.21:590.07:184:40Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:575.48:234.82:14-0.33:00-0.17:184:40Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:525.69:184.83:08-0.33:58-0.27:194:41Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:435.710:104.74:00-0.34:53-0.37:194:41Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:325.710:594.74:51-0.35:45-0.37:204:42Full Moon22Thu
23Fri11:185.611:464.65:40-0.36:33-0.37:204:42Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:035.56:26-0.27:19-0.37:214:43Full Moon24Sat
25Sun12:334.512:465.37:10-0.18:02-0.27:214:43Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:184.41:305.27:530.08:43-0.17:214:44Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:034.42:135.08:350.19:240.07:224:45Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:484.32:574.99:170.210:030.07:224:45Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu3:344.33:444.710:030.210:440.17:224:46Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:224.34:344.610:530.311:260.17:224:47Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat5:114.45:274.411:480.47:224:48Third Quarter31Sat
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 11:28 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 20% 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 (20% 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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