Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:10 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 37m at 6:21 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - May 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:496.31:235.58:140.08:150.26:027:56New Moon1Fri
2Sat1:336.32:125.49:040.09:040.36:017:57Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun2:216.33:055.49:550.19:560.45:597:58Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:146.24:025.410:490.210:530.55:587:59Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:136.05:035.411:450.311:530.65:578:00First Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:175.96:075.412:420.35:568:01First Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:245.77:115.512:560.61:400.35:558:02First Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:305.78:125.71:580.52:360.25:548:03Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:335.79:096.02:590.43:310.15:538:04Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun9:305.710:016.13:580.34:230.15:528:05Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:225.710:506.34:540.25:130.15:518:06Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:115.711:356.35:460.16:000.15:508:07Full Moon12Tue
13Wed11:575.66:350.06:440.25:498:08Full Moon13Wed
14Thu12:176.312:415.57:210.17:250.35:488:08Full Moon14Thu
15Fri12:586.21:245.48:040.18:040.45:478:09Full Moon15Fri
16Sat1:366.12:065.28:460.28:420.65:468:10Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:155.92:495.19:270.39:190.75:458:11Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon2:535.83:325.110:070.49:580.85:448:12Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:325.74:175.010:470.510:390.85:448:13Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:155.65:045.011:300.511:270.95:438:14Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:035.55:535.012:160.55:428:15Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:565.46:455.112:220.91:040.55:418:16Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:545.37:385.31:210.91:550.55:418:17Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:535.38:305.52:210.82:460.55:408:17Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:505.39:205.83:220.73:380.45:398:18Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:445.310:086.04:200.54:300.35:398:19Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:355.410:556.25:170.35:220.35:388:20Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:255.511:416.46:120.26:140.25:388:21New Moon28Thu
29Fri12:155.57:050.17:050.25:378:21New Moon29Fri
30Sat12:286.51:065.57:570.07:560.25:378:22New Moon30Sat
31Sun1:186.51:585.58:480.08:490.25:368:23Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 9:45 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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