Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 5h 26m at 9:26 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 2:42 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Feb 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:155.07:434.51:26-0.22:15-0.17:095:22Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:115.18:384.62:21-0.23:11-0.27:085:23Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:045.19:294.63:14-0.34:02-0.37:075:24Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:515.110:164.74:05-0.34:50-0.47:065:25Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:355.210:594.74:52-0.45:34-0.47:055:26Full Moon5Sat
6Sun11:165.111:404.75:36-0.46:15-0.47:045:28Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:545.16:18-0.46:53-0.47:035:29Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:184.712:305.06:58-0.37:29-0.37:025:30Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:534.71:044.97:36-0.38:02-0.27:015:31Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:254.71:374.88:13-0.28:33-0.26:595:32Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:564.82:124.88:51-0.19:04-0.26:585:34Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:294.82:514.79:320.09:39-0.16:575:35Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:084.93:384.610:200.110:22-0.16:565:36Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:564.94:334.511:180.211:170.06:555:37Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:535.05:384.412:230.26:535:38Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:005.06:464.412:220.01:300.26:525:39Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:105.17:524.61:310.02:330.16:515:41Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:165.38:524.82:38-0.23:33-0.16:495:42Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:165.59:475.13:41-0.44:30-0.46:485:43Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:115.710:405.44:41-0.65:23-0.66:475:44New Moon20Sun
21Mon11:045.811:315.65:37-0.86:13-0.76:455:45New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:555.96:30-0.97:02-0.86:445:46New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:215.712:465.87:23-0.97:49-0.86:435:47Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:115.71:375.68:15-0.88:36-0.66:415:48Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:015.72:295.49:07-0.69:24-0.56:405:50Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:535.63:235.110:00-0.410:13-0.26:385:51First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:475.44:194.910:55-0.111:050.06:375:52First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:445.25:184.711:520.06:355:53First Quarter28Mon
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 12:04 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 88% 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 (88% 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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