Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 24m at 5:07 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:17 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Aug 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:435.73:145.39:430.59:541.06:028:14Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat3:235.53:545.310:170.610:371.16:038:13Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:055.34:355.410:510.611:241.16:048:12Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:515.15:195.411:280.76:058:11Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:434.96:075.412:171.212:110.86:068:10Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:404.77:015.51:151.21:010.86:078:09Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:404.77:595.62:151.21:580.96:088:07Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:394.78:565.73:151.12:580.86:098:06Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:354.89:505.94:120.93:580.76:098:05Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:265.010:416.15:070.74:560.66:108:04Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:145.211:296.35:580.55:510.46:118:02New Moon11Mon
12Tue12:005.56:460.46:440.36:128:01New Moon12Tue
13Wed12:156.412:465.77:310.27:350.26:138:00New Moon13Wed
14Thu1:026.41:325.98:160.18:270.26:147:58Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:496.32:196.19:000.19:190.36:157:57Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat2:386.23:096.29:450.210:130.46:167:56Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun3:305.94:016.210:320.311:100.66:177:54First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:255.64:576.211:220.46:187:53First Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:255.45:586.112:100.812:170.66:197:52First Quarter19Tue
20Wed6:295.17:026.01:130.91:150.76:207:50First Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:355.08:076.02:150.92:150.86:217:49Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:385.09:086.03:170.93:150.86:227:47Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:375.110:046.04:140.84:130.86:237:46Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:315.310:536.15:080.65:070.76:247:44Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:195.411:386.15:560.55:570.76:247:43Full Moon25Mon
26Tue12:045.56:400.56:440.76:257:41Full Moon26Tue
27Wed12:196.012:455.57:200.47:270.76:267:40Full Moon27Wed
28Thu12:585.91:245.57:570.58:080.86:277:38Full Moon28Thu
29Fri1:365.82:005.68:310.68:470.96:287:37Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat2:135.62:355.69:030.69:261.06:297:35Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun2:505.43:095.69:330.710:071.16:307:34Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 7:42 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 Crescent (5% 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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