Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 42m at 1:44 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:075.13:364.810:22-0.110:36-0.27:095:21First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:035.14:384.511:250.111:33-0.17:085:23First Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:065.05:454.312:310.27:085:24First Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:145.06:544.312:350.01:380.27:075:25Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:245.08:014.31:390.02:420.17:065:26Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:295.19:024.42:43-0.13:42-0.17:045:27Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:285.29:574.63:43-0.24:38-0.37:035:28Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:215.310:484.84:40-0.35:29-0.47:025:30Full Moon8Thu
9Fri11:105.411:354.95:31-0.46:15-0.57:015:31Full Moon9Fri
10Sat11:545.36:20-0.46:58-0.57:005:32Full Moon10Sat
11Sun12:194.912:375.27:05-0.47:38-0.46:595:33Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:024.91:185.17:47-0.38:15-0.36:585:34Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:434.91:595.08:29-0.28:51-0.26:565:36Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed2:234.92:414.89:11-0.19:26-0.16:555:37Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:044.93:264.69:550.110:020.06:545:38Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:464.84:144.410:420.210:430.16:535:39Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:334.85:084.211:350.311:300.26:515:40Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:254.76:054.112:310.36:505:41Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:224.77:034.112:240.21:290.36:495:42Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue7:214.87:594.21:230.22:260.36:475:44Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:174.98:504.32:210.13:210.16:465:45Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:085.19:384.53:190.04:120.06:455:46Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:555.210:214.74:13-0.25:00-0.16:435:47New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:395.411:035.05:04-0.45:45-0.36:425:48New Moon24Sat
25Sun11:225.511:435.25:54-0.56:28-0.36:405:49New Moon25Sun
26Mon12:055.56:42-0.57:10-0.46:395:50New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:255.412:505.47:31-0.57:52-0.36:385:51Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:095.51:375.28:21-0.48:35-0.36:365:52Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 4:39 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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