Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:57 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 55m at 7:34 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Dec 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:204.72:395.69:050.110:040.17:044:38Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:214.63:415.410:040.210:590.17:054:38Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:234.64:445.211:040.311:530.17:064:38Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:254.75:465.112:040.37:074:38Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:244.96:455.012:460.01:040.37:084:37Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue7:215.17:404.91:370.02:020.27:094:37Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:135.38:314.92:26-0.12:570.17:104:37Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:015.49:194.83:13-0.13:500.07:104:37Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:455.510:054.73:57-0.14:39-0.17:114:37Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:275.510:484.64:40-0.15:26-0.17:124:38New Moon10Sat
11Sun11:065.411:304.55:21-0.16:10-0.17:134:38New Moon11Sun
12Mon11:435.36:010.06:510.07:144:38New Moon12Mon
13Tue12:104.412:195.36:390.17:310.07:144:38New Moon13Tue
14Wed12:494.312:545.27:150.18:100.17:154:38Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:264.21:285.17:510.18:480.17:164:39Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri2:034.22:055.18:290.19:270.17:164:39Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat2:414.32:475.19:100.110:060.17:174:39Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:244.43:345.09:580.210:490.17:184:40First Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:114.54:275.010:540.211:350.07:184:40First Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:044.75:264.911:560.27:194:41First Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:014.96:284.812:25-0.11:020.27:194:41First Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:005.17:314.71:19-0.12:080.17:204:42Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:585.48:314.72:15-0.23:130.07:204:42Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:545.69:284.73:13-0.34:15-0.27:204:43Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:495.710:244.74:11-0.35:14-0.37:214:43Full Moon25Sun
26Mon10:435.811:184.75:09-0.46:11-0.47:214:44Full Moon26Mon
27Tue11:375.86:05-0.47:04-0.47:214:45Full Moon27Tue
28Wed12:134.612:325.77:00-0.47:57-0.47:224:45Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu1:084.61:285.57:54-0.48:48-0.47:224:46Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:034.62:235.48:49-0.39:38-0.37:224:47Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat3:004.63:205.19:44-0.210:26-0.47:224:48Third Quarter31Sat
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 11:15 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 30% 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 Crescent (30% 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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