Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:57 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3m at 7:34 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Jul 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:405.111:036.35:270.55:210.55:388:33New Moon1Sat
2Sun11:345.111:536.36:220.46:150.55:388:33New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:265.17:130.37:060.65:398:33New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:416.21:155.18:010.37:540.65:398:33New Moon4Tue
5Wed1:286.12:035.18:460.38:410.75:408:33Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:135.92:515.19:290.49:260.85:408:33Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:585.83:375.110:100.510:110.95:418:32Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:445.64:245.210:500.510:571.05:428:32Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:305.45:115.211:290.611:471.15:428:32First Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:205.26:005.312:100.65:438:31First Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:125.06:505.412:401.112:530.75:448:31First Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:084.97:415.51:361.11:400.75:448:30First Quarter12Wed
13Thu8:054.78:335.62:331.12:290.85:458:30Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:014.79:235.73:311.03:210.85:468:29Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:534.710:105.84:260.84:140.75:478:29Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:424.810:566.05:200.75:060.75:478:28Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:284.811:396.16:100.65:570.65:488:28Full Moon17Mon
18Tue12:115.06:570.46:470.55:498:27Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:226.212:545.17:420.37:350.45:508:26Full Moon19Wed
20Thu1:056.21:375.38:260.38:230.45:518:26Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:496.22:215.59:080.29:130.45:518:25Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:356.23:085.79:520.210:050.55:528:24Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:256.03:595.810:360.211:000.65:538:23Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:185.84:535.911:240.35:548:22Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:155.65:516.012:000.712:150.45:558:22Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:185.36:536.01:030.81:100.55:568:21Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:235.17:566.02:070.92:080.65:578:20Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:285.08:586.13:110.83:080.65:578:19Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:295.09:566.14:120.74:070.75:588:18Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:275.110:506.25:100.65:040.65:598:17Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:195.211:396.26:040.55:580.66:008:16New Moon31Mon
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 11:15 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (30% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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