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 4h 52m 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 - Sep 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:425.46:125.912:170.812:260.76:307:33First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:405.37:085.81:110.91:170.76:317:32First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:375.38:045.82:060.92:100.86:327:30Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:335.38:575.93:000.83:030.76:337:28Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:265.49:476.03:510.73:550.66:347:27Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:155.510:346.04:410.54:450.66:357:25Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:005.511:166.05:270.45:330.56:367:24Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:415.611:556.06:100.46:180.56:377:22Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:195.66:510.37:020.56:387:20Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:325.912:535.77:300.47:440.56:397:19Full Moon10Thu
11Fri1:065.91:255.78:060.48:260.66:407:17Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:415.81:575.88:410.59:080.76:407:15Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:165.72:325.99:160.59:520.86:417:14Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:575.63:146.09:530.610:420.96:427:12Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:455.54:036.010:390.611:401.06:437:11Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:425.45:026.011:350.76:447:09Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:485.36:106.012:421.012:400.86:457:07Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:585.37:226.01:461.01:490.76:467:06Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:075.48:316.12:490.82:550.66:477:04Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:105.79:346.33:490.63:590.56:487:02Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:085.910:316.44:460.44:580.36:497:01Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:026.211:236.55:390.15:550.16:506:59New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:526.36:300.06:480.16:516:57New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:136.512:416.47:170.07:390.16:526:56New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:016.31:286.48:030.08:290.26:536:54Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:496.12:146.38:470.29:170.36:536:52Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:365.93:016.29:310.310:050.56:546:51Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:255.73:496.010:140.510:540.76:556:49Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:165.54:385.910:590.711:440.86:566:48First Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:095.35:315.711:470.86:576:46First Quarter30Wed
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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