Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 41m at 8:43 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 2:01 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Dec 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:464.94:055.410:440.211:280.17:044:38First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:465.05:105.311:480.27:054:38First Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:505.26:165.212:230.012:520.17:064:38First Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:525.47:205.21:20-0.11:560.07:074:37Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:525.68:205.22:16-0.22:58-0.17:084:37Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:495.89:175.23:12-0.33:57-0.37:094:37Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:426.010:105.24:06-0.44:54-0.47:104:37Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:336.011:015.24:59-0.45:47-0.47:114:37Full Moon8Sat
9Sun11:225.911:515.15:50-0.46:38-0.47:114:37Full Moon9Sun
10Mon12:105.86:38-0.37:26-0.47:124:38Full Moon10Mon
11Tue12:405.012:575.67:26-0.28:13-0.37:134:38Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:294.81:445.58:12-0.18:58-0.27:144:38Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:184.82:325.38:580.09:42-0.17:144:38Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:084.73:215.19:460.210:270.07:154:38Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:584.64:124.910:350.311:120.07:164:39Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:504.65:064.711:270.311:580.07:174:39Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:434.76:014.612:220.37:174:39Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:364.76:564.512:460.01:170.27:184:40Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:284.87:504.51:340.02:130.27:184:40Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:185.08:414.42:23-0.13:080.07:194:41Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:045.19:294.43:12-0.14:00-0.17:194:41Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:485.210:144.44:01-0.24:51-0.27:204:42New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:295.310:564.44:48-0.35:39-0.27:204:42New Moon23Sun
24Mon11:085.311:364.55:34-0.36:24-0.37:214:43New Moon24Mon
25Tue11:485.46:20-0.47:09-0.37:214:44New Moon25Tue
26Wed12:174.612:295.47:05-0.47:53-0.37:214:44Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:594.61:135.47:52-0.48:37-0.37:224:45Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:444.82:015.48:41-0.49:23-0.37:224:46Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat2:334.92:535.39:34-0.310:11-0.37:224:46Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:275.03:515.110:32-0.211:03-0.37:224:47First Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:265.04:535.011:34-0.17:224:48First Quarter31Mon
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 11:22 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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