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 : 1:44 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 23m at 7:00 am (5.1 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 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:264.88:515.72:541.02:470.86:018:15Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:204.89:415.83:490.93:400.86:028:14Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:114.910:285.94:410.74:310.76:038:13Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:575.011:126.05:310.65:210.66:048:12Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:405.111:526.06:170.56:090.56:058:11Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:195.26:590.46:550.56:058:10Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:296.112:565.37:400.47:390.56:068:09Full Moon7Tue
8Wed1:066.11:335.58:180.48:230.56:078:07Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:446.02:105.78:560.49:080.66:088:06Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:256.02:515.89:340.49:570.76:098:05Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:105.83:376.010:140.410:510.86:108:04Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:005.64:296.010:590.511:521.06:118:02Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:585.45:286.011:520.66:128:01Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:045.16:346.012:571.112:530.76:138:00Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:145.07:446.02:041.11:590.86:147:58Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:245.08:526.03:091.03:050.86:157:57Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:285.19:556.24:120.84:090.76:167:56Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:275.310:516.35:090.65:090.66:177:54Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:215.511:426.36:030.46:040.56:187:53New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:115.76:510.36:560.46:197:52New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:296.312:585.77:360.27:440.56:207:50New Moon21Tue
22Wed1:146.11:435.88:180.38:300.66:207:49Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:576.02:265.88:580.39:150.76:217:47Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:405.83:085.89:350.59:590.86:227:46Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:235.63:515.710:120.610:451.06:237:44Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:095.34:365.710:500.711:331.16:247:43First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:595.15:245.611:310.86:257:41First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:534.96:165.612:251.212:170.96:267:40First Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:504.87:125.61:201.21:101.06:277:38First Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:484.88:095.62:161.12:061.06:287:37Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:444.99:045.83:111.03:030.96:297:35Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 10:22 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 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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