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 1h 16m 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 - Aug 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:095.36:520.46:480.66:018:15New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:256.112:555.37:370.47:340.76:028:14New Moon2Wed
3Thu1:086.01:395.38:180.48:180.76:038:13Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:495.92:215.38:560.58:590.86:048:12Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:295.73:025.49:320.59:410.96:058:11Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:105.63:425.410:070.610:231.06:068:09Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:525.44:245.410:410.711:091.16:078:08First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:375.25:075.411:170.76:088:07First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:265.05:555.412:001.211:58 AM0.86:098:06First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:224.86:475.512:561.212:460.96:098:05First Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:224.77:445.61:551.21:410.96:108:03First Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:214.78:415.72:551.12:400.96:118:02Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:184.79:355.93:531.03:400.86:128:01Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:104.910:266.04:470.84:370.76:137:59Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:585.111:146.25:390.65:330.56:147:58Full Moon15Tue
16Wed11:435.411:596.36:270.46:250.46:157:57Full Moon16Wed
17Thu12:275.67:130.37:160.36:167:55Full Moon17Thu
18Fri12:456.41:125.87:570.28:070.26:177:54Full Moon18Fri
19Sat1:306.41:576.08:400.18:580.36:187:53Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun2:186.22:456.19:240.29:510.46:197:51Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon3:086.03:366.210:090.310:470.66:207:50Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:015.74:306.210:580.411:460.86:217:48Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:005.45:306.111:510.66:227:47Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:035.26:346.012:490.912:490.76:237:45Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:095.07:405.91:521.01:500.86:247:44Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:155.08:446.02:540.92:510.96:247:42Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:165.19:436.03:540.83:510.86:257:41Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:125.310:356.14:490.74:470.76:267:39Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:025.411:226.15:400.65:390.76:277:38New Moon29Tue
30Wed11:495.56:250.56:270.66:287:36New Moon30Wed
31Thu12:056.012:315.67:070.47:120.76:297:35New Moon31Thu
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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