Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 36m at 9:30 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 2:53 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Jun 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:515.75:405.312:120.55:368:24Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:495.66:365.512:280.81:030.45:358:24Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:535.57:365.71:330.81:590.45:358:25Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:595.58:346.02:400.72:560.35:358:26Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:025.59:316.23:440.53:540.35:358:26Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:025.510:266.54:460.44:520.25:348:27Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:585.611:196.65:460.25:490.15:348:28New Moon7Sat
8Sun11:535.66:420.06:440.15:348:28New Moon8Sun
9Mon12:126.712:485.77:37-0.17:380.15:348:29New Moon9Mon
10Tue1:046.71:425.68:29-0.28:320.25:348:29Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:586.52:385.69:21-0.19:250.35:348:30Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:526.43:335.610:12-0.110:190.45:338:30Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:486.24:305.611:020.011:140.55:338:31Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:445.95:265.611:530.15:338:31First Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:415.76:235.712:100.612:430.25:348:31First Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:385.57:185.81:060.71:340.35:348:32First Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:355.48:125.92:020.72:230.35:348:32Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:305.39:036.02:580.63:120.35:348:32Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:235.39:526.03:520.54:000.35:348:33Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:135.310:376.14:430.44:470.35:348:33Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:005.211:196.15:320.35:320.45:348:33Full Moon21Sat
22Sun11:445.211:596.16:190.36:160.45:358:33Full Moon22Sun
23Mon12:265.17:030.26:570.55:358:33Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:366.01:055.17:440.37:370.55:358:34Full Moon24Tue
25Wed1:115.91:425.08:240.38:160.65:368:34Full Moon25Wed
26Thu1:435.92:185.19:020.38:540.65:368:34Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:165.92:535.19:390.49:330.75:368:34Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:535.93:315.310:160.410:160.75:378:34Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:355.84:145.410:550.411:070.85:378:34Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:245.75:055.611:390.45:388:34Third Quarter30Mon
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 12:11 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 (14% 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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