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 9m 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 - Sep 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:285.23:445.610:030.810:511.26:317:32Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:105.04:235.610:380.811:411.36:327:30Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:594.95:105.611:220.96:337:29Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:564.76:085.612:391.312:171.06:347:27Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:594.77:135.61:401.31:201.06:357:26Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat8:024.88:195.82:411.22:260.96:367:24Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:015.09:196.03:391.03:310.76:367:22Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:555.310:146.24:330.84:320.56:377:21Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:455.611:046.45:250.55:290.36:387:19New Moon9Tue
10Wed11:335.911:536.56:130.36:240.26:397:18New Moon10Wed
11Thu12:206.27:000.27:170.16:407:16New Moon11Thu
12Fri12:406.41:066.47:460.18:100.16:417:14Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:296.31:546.58:310.19:030.26:427:13Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:196.12:446.59:170.29:580.46:437:11Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:125.83:376.410:060.410:540.66:447:09Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue4:085.54:356.210:580.611:530.86:457:08First Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:095.25:376.011:550.86:467:06First Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:135.16:435.912:540.912:540.96:477:04First Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:185.07:485.81:551.01:551.06:487:03Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:215.18:485.82:530.92:550.96:497:01Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:185.39:425.93:480.83:520.86:497:00Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:095.510:305.94:380.64:450.76:506:58Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:565.611:145.95:240.55:340.66:516:56Full Moon23Tue
24Wed11:385.711:545.96:060.46:200.66:526:55Full Moon24Wed
25Thu12:185.76:450.47:030.66:536:53Full Moon25Thu
26Fri12:335.712:545.77:210.57:440.76:546:51Full Moon26Fri
27Sat1:095.61:275.77:540.68:240.86:556:50Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:455.41:585.78:250.79:030.96:566:48Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon2:215.22:285.78:540.89:431.06:576:46Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:575.03:005.79:240.810:261.16:586:45Waning Gibbous30Tue
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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