Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 17m at 12:47 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 6:31 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Nov 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:455.310:025.54:040.44:160.67:306:00Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:305.49:465.43:480.34:060.46:324:59Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:115.510:275.34:300.24:530.46:334:58New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:485.611:055.25:090.35:390.36:344:57New Moon4Tue
5Wed11:225.611:415.05:460.36:230.46:354:56New Moon5Wed
6Thu11:535.66:210.47:050.46:364:55New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:164.812:235.66:550.57:480.56:374:54Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:524.712:565.77:290.58:320.66:384:53Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:314.61:375.78:080.69:200.76:394:52Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:174.62:255.68:540.610:120.86:414:51Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:114.63:245.59:520.711:080.76:424:50First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:144.64:315.511:000.76:434:49First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:214.75:435.512:070.612:100.66:444:48First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:285.06:515.51:040.41:170.56:454:47Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:305.37:545.62:010.22:210.26:464:46Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:275.68:515.72:550.03:220.06:474:46Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:206.09:445.73:47-0.24:20-0.16:494:45Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:106.210:355.64:37-0.35:16-0.36:504:44Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:586.311:245.45:26-0.36:09-0.36:514:43Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:456.26:13-0.27:00-0.26:524:43Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:135.312:316.16:59-0.17:50-0.16:534:42Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:035.01:195.97:450.18:390.16:544:42Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:534.82:075.78:310.39:270.26:554:41Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:454.72:585.49:180.410:160.36:564:41Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:384.63:515.210:080.611:050.46:574:40Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:334.54:475.111:010.611:540.46:584:40Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:294.55:445.011:560.66:594:39Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:244.66:405.012:430.312:520.67:004:39Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:174.87:334.91:310.21:470.57:014:39Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:075.08:244.92:180.12:410.47:024:38Waning Crescent30Sun
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 3:39 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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