Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : 8:34 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 58m at 2:07 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Feb 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:555.12:175.58:50-0.79:27-0.67:095:21Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:485.13:115.39:45-0.610:17-0.57:085:23Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:435.14:085.110:42-0.411:08-0.47:075:24Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:405.15:084.811:42-0.27:065:25Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:405.16:094.612:02-0.312:43-0.17:055:26Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:415.17:114.512:57-0.21:44-0.17:045:27Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:415.18:094.51:53-0.12:44-0.17:035:29Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:375.29:044.52:49-0.13:40-0.27:025:30Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:295.29:554.63:42-0.24:32-0.27:015:31Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:175.210:424.64:33-0.25:20-0.37:005:32New Moon10Sun
11Mon11:015.211:254.65:20-0.26:04-0.36:595:33New Moon11Mon
12Tue11:425.26:04-0.26:45-0.36:585:34New Moon12Tue
13Wed12:064.612:215.16:45-0.27:22-0.26:565:36New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:454.612:585.07:24-0.17:57-0.26:555:37Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:214.61:344.98:02-0.18:30-0.16:545:38Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:554.62:104.88:390.09:010.06:535:39Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:284.62:484.79:180.19:330.06:515:40Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:034.73:304.610:010.210:090.16:505:41First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:434.74:194.410:530.310:530.16:495:43First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:314.85:164.311:530.411:480.26:475:44First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:294.86:214.212:590.46:465:45First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:354.97:254.312:500.22:040.36:455:46Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:415.18:264.41:570.13:060.26:435:47Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:435.39:224.73:020.04:04-0.16:425:48Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:415.510:145.04:04-0.34:58-0.36:405:49Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:345.711:045.25:01-0.55:49-0.56:395:50Full Moon26Tue
27Wed11:265.911:545.45:56-0.76:38-0.66:375:51Full Moon27Wed
28Thu12:165.96:49-0.87:25-0.66:365:53Full 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 5:20 pm — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 94% 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 maximum.

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 (94% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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