Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 23m at 1:47 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:00 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Feb 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:435.11:035.57:32-0.78:07-0.77:105:21Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:315.11:505.38:20-0.68:50-0.67:095:22Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:185.12:375.19:09-0.49:33-0.47:085:23Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:055.13:264.89:57-0.210:16-0.37:075:25Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:545.04:174.610:48-0.111:00-0.17:065:26Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:444.95:114.411:410.111:470.07:055:27Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:384.86:084.312:360.27:045:28Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:334.87:054.212:380.11:310.27:035:29Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:294.88:014.21:310.12:260.17:015:31Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:234.98:534.32:250.03:190.07:005:32Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:135.09:404.43:17-0.14:09-0.16:595:33Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:585.010:244.54:08-0.24:56-0.26:585:34Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:405.111:034.64:56-0.35:39-0.26:575:35New Moon13Wed
14Thu11:185.111:394.75:41-0.36:19-0.26:565:36New Moon14Thu
15Fri11:535.16:24-0.46:56-0.26:545:38New Moon15Fri
16Sat12:124.812:295.17:06-0.37:32-0.26:535:39Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:464.91:055.07:48-0.38:07-0.26:525:40Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:215.11:465.08:32-0.28:44-0.26:505:41Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:025.22:324.89:210.09:25-0.16:495:42Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:495.33:264.710:170.110:150.06:485:43First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:445.24:284.511:210.311:170.16:465:44First Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:495.15:394.412:280.46:455:46First Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:035.16:504.412:270.21:350.36:445:47Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:175.17:584.61:360.12:380.26:425:48Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:245.38:594.82:420.03:38-0.16:415:49Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:255.49:545.13:44-0.24:33-0.36:395:50Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:185.610:455.34:41-0.45:23-0.56:385:51Full Moon27Wed
28Thu11:085.611:335.45:34-0.66:10-0.56:375:52Full Moon28Thu
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 4:23 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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