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 5h 26m 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 - Dec 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:004.31:025.47:320.38:330.37:044:38Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:384.31:425.48:120.39:150.37:054:38Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun2:194.42:285.38:580.39:590.37:064:38Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:074.53:215.39:510.310:470.37:074:38First Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:014.74:195.210:510.311:380.27:074:38First Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:004.85:225.211:550.37:084:37First Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:015.16:275.112:320.01:010.27:094:37First Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:025.37:305.01:26-0.12:060.17:104:37Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:015.68:305.02:21-0.23:09-0.17:114:38Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:565.89:265.03:17-0.34:10-0.27:124:38Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:505.910:215.04:12-0.35:08-0.37:134:38Full Moon11Mon
12Tue10:426.011:134.95:06-0.36:03-0.37:134:38Full Moon12Tue
13Wed11:335.95:59-0.36:55-0.37:144:38Full Moon13Wed
14Thu12:064.812:245.86:51-0.27:46-0.37:154:38Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:584.71:155.67:41-0.18:35-0.27:164:39Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:504.62:065.48:310.09:23-0.17:164:39Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:434.62:585.29:210.110:100.07:174:39Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon3:364.53:515.010:130.210:560.07:174:40Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:294.54:454.811:060.311:430.17:184:40Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:234.65:404.612:010.47:194:40Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:174.76:364.512:300.112:570.47:194:41Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:104.87:304.41:170.01:530.37:204:41Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:014.98:234.32:040.02:480.27:204:42Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:495.09:134.32:520.03:410.17:204:43Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:345.19:594.33:390.04:320.07:214:43Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:165.110:434.24:25-0.15:20-0.17:214:44New Moon26Tue
27Wed10:555.111:234.25:10-0.16:05-0.17:224:44New Moon27Wed
28Thu11:335.25:54-0.16:48-0.27:224:45New Moon28Thu
29Fri12:024.212:105.26:37-0.27:30-0.17:224:46New Moon29Fri
30Sat12:394.312:485.27:19-0.28:11-0.17:224:47Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun1:184.41:295.28:02-0.28:45-0.27:224:47Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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