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 1h 20m 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 - Jun 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:106.52:535.59:400.09:430.35:368:24Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:056.33:515.510:330.010:400.45:368:24Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:046.24:505.611:260.111:380.55:358:25First Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:056.05:505.612:210.15:358:26First Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:075.86:515.812:380.51:150.25:358:26First Quarter5Fri
6Sat7:095.77:505.91:380.62:090.25:348:27First Quarter6Sat
7Sun8:095.68:466.12:380.53:020.25:348:27Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:065.59:386.23:360.43:530.25:348:28Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:585.510:266.34:310.34:420.25:348:29Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:475.511:116.35:230.25:290.25:348:29Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:345.411:536.26:120.26:140.35:348:30Full Moon11Thu
12Fri12:185.36:570.26:560.45:348:30Full Moon12Fri
13Sat12:336.21:015.27:400.27:370.55:338:31Full Moon13Sat
14Sun1:116.01:425.28:210.38:150.65:338:31Full Moon14Sun
15Mon1:485.92:225.19:000.38:520.75:348:31Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:245.83:025.19:380.49:290.75:348:32Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed3:005.83:415.110:150.410:090.85:348:32Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu3:385.74:225.110:530.410:530.85:348:32Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:215.65:065.211:330.511:440.95:348:33Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:095.55:545.312:170.55:348:33Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun6:055.46:475.512:420.91:060.45:348:33Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon7:065.37:435.71:450.91:590.45:358:33Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue8:085.28:395.92:490.82:550.45:358:33Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:095.39:346.13:510.63:530.45:358:34Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:065.310:276.44:520.54:510.35:368:34Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:015.411:196.55:500.35:490.25:368:34New Moon26Fri
27Sat11:555.56:450.16:450.15:368:34New Moon27Sat
28Sun12:116.612:485.67:38-0.17:390.15:378:34New Moon28Sun
29Mon1:046.61:425.78:30-0.18:330.15:378:34Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:576.62:375.79:21-0.19:280.25:388:34Waxing Crescent30Tue
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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