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 3h 34m 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 - Apr 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:055.18:415.02:160.63:010.46:457:26Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:005.29:325.23:110.53:510.36:437:27Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:515.210:195.34:040.34:390.26:427:28Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:385.311:035.44:550.25:240.16:407:29Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:215.311:425.55:440.16:060.16:397:30Full Moon5Tue
6Wed12:015.26:290.06:450.16:377:31Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:185.612:385.27:130.07:230.26:367:32Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:515.61:145.17:550.17:590.36:347:33Full Moon8Fri
9Sat1:225.71:495.08:370.18:330.36:337:34Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:535.72:265.09:190.29:100.46:317:35Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:295.83:085.010:030.39:510.46:297:36Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:135.83:575.010:510.410:410.56:287:37Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:055.84:555.011:450.511:430.66:267:38Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:065.75:595.112:440.56:257:39Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:155.67:065.212:510.61:450.56:237:40Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:275.68:115.51:590.52:440.46:227:41Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:345.79:115.83:050.43:420.26:217:42Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:365.810:076.14:080.14:370.06:197:43Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:325.810:596.35:07-0.15:30-0.16:187:44Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:255.911:496.46:03-0.26:20-0.16:167:45New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:155.86:56-0.37:08-0.16:157:46New Moon21Thu
22Fri12:366.51:045.77:47-0.37:550.06:137:47New Moon22Fri
23Sat1:226.41:535.68:36-0.28:400.26:127:48Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun2:086.22:425.49:240.09:250.46:117:49Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:556.03:335.210:120.210:110.66:097:50Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:435.84:245.111:000.410:580.76:087:51Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:345.65:185.011:480.511:490.86:077:52First Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:285.46:135.012:380.66:057:53First Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:255.37:095.112:430.91:280.66:047:54First Quarter29Fri
30Sat7:235.28:035.21:380.92:180.56:037:55First Quarter30Sat
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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