Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 43m at 10:40 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:05 am (5.7 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 - Dec 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:245.112:425.87:11-0.27:54-0.27:044:38Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:105.01:255.67:530.08:38-0.17:054:38Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:574.82:105.48:350.19:220.17:064:38Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:444.72:565.39:190.310:060.17:074:38Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:334.63:455.110:040.310:510.17:074:37First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:244.54:365.010:540.411:370.17:084:37First Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:164.65:314.911:470.47:094:37First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:094.66:264.812:250.112:430.37:104:37First Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:014.77:204.81:140.01:400.27:114:37Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:514.98:124.82:03-0.12:360.17:124:38Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:385.19:014.82:51-0.13:300.07:134:38Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:225.29:474.83:39-0.24:23-0.17:134:38Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:045.410:314.84:27-0.35:14-0.27:144:38Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:455.511:154.85:14-0.36:04-0.37:154:38Full Moon14Mon
15Tue11:265.611:594.86:01-0.36:53-0.37:154:39Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:105.76:48-0.37:41-0.37:164:39Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:454.812:575.77:37-0.38:30-0.37:174:39Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:354.81:495.68:28-0.39:20-0.37:174:40Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:294.82:455.59:23-0.210:13-0.37:184:40Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:264.83:455.310:22-0.211:07-0.37:194:40Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:274.94:495.211:23-0.17:194:41Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:305.05:535.112:02-0.312:26-0.17:194:41Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:325.16:565.012:58-0.41:28-0.27:204:42Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:325.37:565.01:53-0.42:28-0.37:204:43Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:285.58:515.02:47-0.53:26-0.47:214:43Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:205.69:435.03:40-0.64:21-0.57:214:44Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:095.710:324.94:30-0.65:13-0.57:214:44New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:545.611:184.95:18-0.56:01-0.57:224:45New Moon28Mon
29Tue11:385.56:03-0.56:46-0.57:224:46New Moon29Tue
30Wed12:034.812:205.46:46-0.47:29-0.47:224:47New Moon30Wed
31Thu12:474.71:005.37:27-0.38:10-0.37:224:47Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 1:22 am — 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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