Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 09m at 11:35 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:56 am (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Sep 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:465.09:035.83:150.93:100.76:307:34Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:375.29:536.04:080.84:070.66:317:32Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:255.410:406.14:590.65:010.46:327:30Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:095.611:256.25:470.45:540.36:337:29New Moon4Sun
5Mon11:525.96:330.36:450.26:347:27New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:086.312:346.17:170.27:350.26:347:26New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:526.31:186.28:010.28:250.26:357:24Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:386.22:046.38:460.29:170.36:367:22Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:276.02:536.49:320.310:110.56:377:21Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:205.83:476.310:220.411:080.76:387:19Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:185.64:466.211:160.56:397:18First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:215.45:516.112:090.812:150.76:407:16First Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:275.36:586.01:100.81:170.76:417:14First Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:345.38:046.02:110.82:190.76:427:13Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:375.49:056.13:110.73:190.66:437:11Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:355.69:596.24:060.54:170.56:447:09Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:275.810:496.24:580.45:110.46:457:08Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:155.911:346.25:460.36:010.46:467:06Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:596.06:310.26:480.46:477:05Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:166.112:406.07:120.37:320.56:477:03Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:575.91:206.07:500.48:140.66:487:01Full Moon21Wed
22Thu1:375.81:575.98:260.58:550.76:497:00Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:175.62:345.89:000.69:360.86:506:58Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:575.43:105.89:340.710:180.96:516:56Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:395.23:495.710:080.711:021.06:526:55Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:255.14:325.610:480.811:511.16:536:53Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:155.05:225.611:370.86:546:51Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:104.96:205.612:441.112:330.96:556:50Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:085.07:215.61:401.01:340.86:566:48Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri8:055.18:215.72:350.92:360.76:576:47Waning Crescent30Fri
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 2:15 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 62% 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 Third Quarter (62% 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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