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 2h 37m 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 - Sep 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:365.09:545.94:040.93:580.86:307:34Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:235.210:396.04:540.74:520.66:317:32Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:065.411:226.15:410.65:420.56:327:31Full Moon3Mon
4Tue11:465.66:240.46:310.46:337:29Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:026.112:255.87:060.47:190.46:347:27Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:426.11:036.07:460.38:060.46:347:26Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:236.11:446.18:250.38:550.56:357:24Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:065.92:276.29:060.49:460.66:367:23Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:545.73:166.29:500.510:420.86:377:21Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:485.54:116.210:410.611:431.06:387:19Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:495.25:136.011:390.86:397:18Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:565.16:235.912:471.112:430.96:407:16Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:075.07:365.91:511.11:500.96:417:14Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:155.18:435.92:541.02:550.96:427:13Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:175.39:436.13:530.83:560.76:437:11Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:135.610:366.14:470.64:540.66:447:09Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:045.811:236.25:370.45:470.56:457:08New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:505.96:230.36:370.46:467:06New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:076.112:336.07:050.37:230.56:467:05New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:496.01:146.07:450.48:070.66:477:03New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:305.81:536.08:210.58:490.76:487:01Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:105.62:315.98:560.69:310.86:497:00Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:525.43:105.89:300.710:141.06:506:58Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:355.23:505.710:050.810:591.16:516:56Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:225.04:345.610:440.911:481.16:526:55First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:134.85:255.611:311.06:536:53First Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:094.86:235.512:411.212:261.06:546:51First Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:074.87:235.61:361.11:261.06:556:50First Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:044.98:215.72:311.02:260.96:566:48Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:575.19:145.83:230.93:250.76:576:47Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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