Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 20m at 7:57 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:33 am (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Mar 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:255.310:504.94:43-0.15:27-0.26:355:53New Moon1Sat
2Sun11:105.411:345.05:32-0.26:11-0.26:335:54New Moon2Sun
3Mon11:525.36:18-0.26:50-0.26:325:56New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:155.012:325.27:00-0.17:27-0.16:305:57New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:535.01:115.17:40-0.18:020.06:295:58Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:305.01:495.08:190.08:340.16:275:59Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:065.02:284.88:590.19:060.16:266:00Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:425.03:104.79:400.39:390.26:246:01Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:195.03:564.510:250.410:180.36:236:02First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:014.94:484.311:170.511:060.46:216:03First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:514.95:464.312:150.56:206:04First Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:514.96:464.312:030.41:160.56:186:05First Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:555.07:444.41:060.42:150.46:166:06Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:575.18:394.62:100.33:120.36:156:07Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:545.39:294.93:110.14:060.16:136:08Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:465.510:165.24:09-0.14:56-0.16:126:09Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:355.711:015.55:04-0.35:43-0.26:106:10Full Moon17Mon
18Tue11:225.811:465.75:56-0.56:29-0.36:086:11Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:105.86:47-0.67:13-0.36:076:12Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:325.912:585.77:38-0.57:58-0.26:056:13Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:195.91:495.58:31-0.48:45-0.16:046:14Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:095.92:425.29:26-0.29:350.16:026:15Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:025.83:405.010:230.110:290.36:006:16Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:015.64:434.811:240.311:280.55:596:17Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:065.45:494.612:260.45:576:18Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:145.36:554.712:310.61:270.45:566:19Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:215.37:574.81:330.62:260.45:546:20Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:225.38:525.02:340.53:210.25:526:21Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:165.49:425.23:300.34:110.15:516:22Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:045.510:285.44:230.24:570.05:496:23Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:475.511:095.45:110.15:390.05:486:24New Moon31Mon
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 10:45 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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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