Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 5h 48m at 10:40 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:05 am (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Dec 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:324.63:395.110:000.310:480.27:044:38Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:214.64:305.010:490.411:340.27:054:38Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:134.65:244.911:440.47:064:38Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:054.76:204.812:220.112:410.37:074:38Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:574.87:164.81:120.11:390.37:084:38Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:485.08:094.82:020.02:360.17:094:37Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:355.28:584.82:52-0.13:320.07:094:37Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:215.49:464.93:42-0.24:27-0.17:104:37Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:055.610:324.94:31-0.35:19-0.27:114:38New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:495.711:194.95:21-0.36:10-0.37:124:38New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:355.86:10-0.47:00-0.47:134:38New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:064.912:235.87:01-0.47:50-0.47:144:38Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:564.91:135.87:52-0.48:41-0.47:144:38Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:494.92:085.78:46-0.39:33-0.37:154:38Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:455.03:065.59:43-0.210:26-0.37:164:39First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:455.04:075.410:42-0.211:20-0.37:164:39First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:465.05:105.211:42-0.17:174:39First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:485.16:135.112:15-0.312:44-0.17:184:40First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:495.37:145.01:10-0.41:44-0.27:184:40Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:475.48:115.02:05-0.42:43-0.37:194:41Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:415.59:045.02:58-0.53:39-0.47:194:41Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:315.69:545.03:48-0.54:32-0.47:204:42Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:175.610:414.94:37-0.55:21-0.57:204:42Full Moon23Mon
24Tue11:015.511:254.85:23-0.56:07-0.57:214:43Full Moon24Tue
25Wed11:425.56:07-0.46:50-0.47:214:43Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:094.812:225.36:48-0.37:31-0.37:214:44Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:504.71:015.27:27-0.28:10-0.37:224:45Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:314.61:395.18:05-0.28:48-0.27:224:45Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:124.52:185.08:44-0.19:26-0.27:224:46Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:524.52:594.99:240.010:04-0.17:224:47Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:344.53:434.810:090.07:224:48Third Quarter31Tue
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 1:22 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 72% 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 Gibbous (72% 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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