Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 00m at 1:10 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:39 am (5.2 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 - Aug 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:226.04:586.011:230.111:520.66:018:15First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:175.75:535.912:130.36:028:14First Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:145.56:495.912:480.71:030.46:038:13First Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:125.47:455.91:440.71:550.56:048:12First Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:095.38:396.02:400.72:460.56:058:11Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:045.39:316.03:340.63:370.56:068:09Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:565.310:196.14:260.54:270.56:078:08Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:445.411:036.15:150.45:150.56:088:07Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:295.411:456.16:010.36:010.56:098:06Full Moon9Sun
10Mon12:115.46:440.36:450.56:108:05Full Moon10Mon
11Tue12:236.012:505.47:250.37:260.56:118:03Full Moon11Tue
12Wed12:596.01:255.48:020.38:060.66:128:02Full Moon12Wed
13Thu1:335.91:585.48:380.48:450.66:138:01Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:055.82:295.59:120.49:240.76:147:59Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:395.83:035.69:450.510:060.86:147:58Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:185.73:425.810:190.510:540.96:157:57Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:045.64:295.811:000.511:511.06:167:55Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:585.55:255.911:510.66:177:54Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:025.36:306.012:551.012:530.66:187:53Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:125.37:396.02:021.02:000.66:197:51Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:215.38:466.23:070.93:080.66:207:50Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:255.59:496.44:090.64:120.46:217:48Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:245.710:466.65:080.45:130.36:227:47Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:195.911:406.66:030.26:110.16:237:45New Moon24Mon
25Tue12:126.16:540.07:060.06:247:44New Moon25Tue
26Wed12:326.61:036.27:44-0.17:580.06:257:42New Moon26Wed
27Thu1:236.51:536.38:31-0.18:500.16:267:41Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:136.42:436.29:180.09:410.36:277:39Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:036.13:336.210:030.210:320.56:287:38Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:545.94:246.110:500.311:240.76:287:36First Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:475.65:176.011:370.56:297:35First 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 3:54 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 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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