Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : 9:13 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 21m at 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 - Dec 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:555.11:115.77:40-0.18:27-0.17:044:38Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri1:444.91:585.58:250.19:120.07:054:38Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat2:334.82:465.39:110.29:570.17:064:38Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:234.73:365.19:590.310:430.17:074:38Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:154.74:285.010:490.411:290.17:074:37Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:074.75:224.911:420.47:084:37Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:014.76:184.812:160.112:370.47:094:37Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:544.87:134.71:040.11:320.37:104:37Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:445.08:054.71:520.02:280.27:114:37Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat8:325.18:554.62:41-0.13:220.17:124:38Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun9:175.29:414.63:29-0.14:140.07:134:38Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:595.310:254.64:16-0.25:04-0.17:134:38New Moon12Mon
13Tue10:395.411:064.65:02-0.25:51-0.27:144:38New Moon13Tue
14Wed11:185.511:474.65:48-0.26:38-0.27:154:38New Moon14Wed
15Thu11:585.56:33-0.37:23-0.27:154:39New Moon15Thu
16Fri12:294.712:415.57:19-0.38:09-0.27:164:39Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:134.71:275.58:07-0.38:55-0.27:174:39Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun2:014.82:185.58:58-0.29:43-0.27:174:40Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon2:544.93:145.39:54-0.210:34-0.27:184:40First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:515.04:145.210:54-0.111:28-0.37:194:40First Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:525.15:185.111:56-0.17:194:41First Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:555.26:225.012:23-0.312:59-0.17:194:41First Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:575.37:254.91:20-0.32:01-0.27:204:42Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:575.58:244.92:16-0.43:02-0.37:204:43Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:535.69:194.93:12-0.54:00-0.47:214:43Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:455.710:114.94:06-0.54:54-0.57:214:44Full Moon26Mon
27Tue10:345.711:014.94:57-0.55:45-0.57:214:44Full Moon27Tue
28Wed11:215.611:484.95:46-0.56:33-0.57:224:45Full Moon28Wed
29Thu12:055.56:32-0.47:17-0.57:224:46Full Moon29Thu
30Fri12:344.812:485.47:16-0.38:00-0.47:224:47Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat1:184.71:315.27:59-0.28:43-0.37:224:47Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 5:57 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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