Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 33m at 11:02 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:37 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Nov 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:126.111:305.75:36-0.16:050.17:316:00New Moon1Sat
2Sun10:556.111:135.65:200.05:510.16:324:59New Moon2Sun
3Mon11:356.011:555.46:010.16:350.16:334:57New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:135.96:400.27:170.26:344:56New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:365.212:515.87:170.37:580.36:354:55Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:175.11:285.67:530.48:380.46:364:54Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:584.92:055.58:290.59:190.56:384:53Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:404.82:455.59:070.510:020.56:394:52Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:254.73:305.49:510.610:470.56:404:51First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:144.74:215.310:420.611:360.56:414:50First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:064.85:185.311:400.66:424:49First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:014.96:175.212:280.412:410.56:434:49First Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:565.17:165.31:200.31:420.46:444:48Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:485.38:115.42:120.22:420.36:464:47Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:395.69:045.43:040.03:400.16:474:46Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:275.99:545.53:55-0.14:37-0.16:484:45Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:156.110:445.54:46-0.25:31-0.26:494:45Full Moon17Mon
18Tue11:036.211:345.55:37-0.36:25-0.26:504:44Full Moon18Tue
19Wed11:526.36:28-0.37:18-0.36:514:43Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:265.412:436.27:20-0.28:11-0.26:524:43Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:205.31:386.18:14-0.29:05-0.16:534:42Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:175.22:365.99:09-0.110:00-0.16:544:41Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:175.13:375.710:070.110:550.06:554:41Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:185.14:405.511:060.111:500.06:574:40Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:205.15:425.412:060.26:584:40Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:215.36:435.312:45-0.11:060.26:594:40Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:195.47:395.31:38-0.12:030.17:004:39Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:125.58:325.22:29-0.22:590.07:014:39Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:025.79:215.23:18-0.33:51-0.17:024:39Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:485.710:075.24:05-0.34:41-0.27:034:38New Moon30Sun
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 1:49 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 32% 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 First Quarter (32% 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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