Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : 10:40 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 53m at 3:57 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - May 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:315.38:125.11:450.82:260.56:027:56Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:275.39:035.32:420.73:170.56:017:57Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:205.39:505.53:370.64:050.45:597:58Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:085.310:335.64:310.54:520.35:587:59Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:535.411:135.85:230.35:380.35:578:00Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:365.411:515.96:120.26:210.35:568:01New Moon6Wed
7Thu12:175.37:000.17:040.35:558:02New Moon7Thu
8Fri12:276.012:595.37:470.17:460.35:548:03New Moon8Fri
9Sat1:056.11:425.38:340.18:300.45:538:04Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:476.22:285.39:220.29:170.55:528:05Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:336.23:205.310:120.310:080.55:518:06Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:256.14:175.311:050.311:060.65:508:07Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:256.05:185.312:010.45:498:08First Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:305.86:225.412:080.712:590.45:488:09First Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:395.77:265.61:130.71:560.35:478:10First Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:465.78:275.82:160.62:530.25:468:10Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:485.79:246.13:180.43:480.15:458:11Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:465.810:176.34:170.34:400.15:448:12Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:395.811:056.45:130.15:310.05:438:13Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:285.711:516.46:060.06:180.15:438:14Full Moon20Wed
21Thu12:155.66:560.07:030.25:428:15Full Moon21Thu
22Fri12:356.41:015.57:430.07:460.35:418:16Full Moon22Fri
23Sat1:176.31:465.48:280.18:280.55:418:17Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:586.12:315.39:110.29:080.65:408:17Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:406.03:175.19:540.39:480.85:398:18Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:225.84:035.110:360.410:300.95:398:19Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:065.74:515.011:190.511:160.95:388:20Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:545.55:425.012:040.55:388:21Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:465.46:335.112:081.012:500.55:378:21Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:425.37:265.21:030.91:390.55:378:22Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun7:395.28:175.42:010.92:290.55:368:23Waning Crescent31Sun
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 7:18 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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