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 2h 24m 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 - Nov 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:184.96:345.31:380.612:460.76:315:00First Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:115.17:295.41:280.51:420.66:324:59Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:015.28:195.42:180.32:370.46:334:58Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:485.49:065.43:060.23:300.36:344:57Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:305.69:505.43:520.14:220.26:354:56Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:105.710:335.44:370.15:120.16:364:55Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:495.911:145.45:210.06:010.16:374:53Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:286.011:575.36:050.06:490.16:384:52Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:096.06:490.07:380.16:404:52Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:425.312:536.07:350.18:280.26:414:51Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:315.21:436.08:250.29:200.26:424:50Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:255.12:405.99:200.210:160.36:434:49Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:255.13:425.710:190.311:130.36:444:48Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:295.14:495.611:220.46:454:47Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:345.25:565.512:100.212:250.36:464:46Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:385.47:015.51:070.11:270.26:474:46Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:385.68:005.62:030.02:280.16:494:45Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:335.88:555.62:57-0.23:25-0.16:504:44Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:256.09:455.63:48-0.34:20-0.26:514:43Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:126.010:335.54:37-0.35:11-0.26:524:43New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:576.011:185.45:23-0.36:00-0.26:534:42New Moon21Sat
22Sun11:405.96:07-0.26:46-0.26:544:42New Moon22Sun
23Mon12:035.212:215.86:49-0.17:30-0.16:554:41New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:465.11:015.77:290.18:120.16:564:41Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:304.91:425.58:080.28:530.26:574:40Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:154.82:245.48:480.39:350.26:584:40Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:004.73:095.29:290.410:180.26:594:39Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:484.63:575.110:150.411:030.27:014:39First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:374.64:495.011:070.411:510.27:024:39First Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:294.65:444.912:030.47:034:38First Quarter30Mon
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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