Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : 2:08 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 09m at 7:35 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Dec 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:315.312:526.17:23-0.38:10-0.47:044:38Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:245.11:435.98:13-0.29:00-0.27:054:38Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun2:175.02:355.69:030.09:50-0.17:064:38Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:114.83:295.49:540.110:400.07:074:37First Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:074.84:255.210:470.311:300.07:084:37First Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:034.75:215.111:420.37:094:37First Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:594.86:185.012:200.012:370.37:104:37First Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:534.97:124.91:090.01:310.37:104:37Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:455.08:054.91:57-0.12:250.17:114:37Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:345.18:544.92:45-0.23:180.07:124:38Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:205.29:414.83:31-0.24:08-0.17:134:38Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:025.310:244.74:15-0.34:57-0.27:144:38Full Moon12Tue
13Wed10:415.311:054.64:58-0.25:43-0.27:144:38Full Moon13Wed
14Thu11:175.311:444.55:40-0.26:27-0.27:154:38Full Moon14Thu
15Fri11:515.36:20-0.27:10-0.27:164:39Full Moon15Fri
16Sat12:224.512:255.37:00-0.27:52-0.17:164:39Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:594.51:025.37:40-0.18:34-0.17:174:39Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:384.51:435.48:23-0.19:18-0.17:184:40Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue2:224.62:315.39:11-0.110:04-0.17:184:40Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed3:124.63:255.310:050.010:55-0.17:194:41Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:094.84:275.211:060.011:49-0.17:194:41Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:104.95:325.112:110.07:204:42Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:135.16:385.012:45-0.21:16-0.17:204:42Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:155.37:425.01:42-0.32:20-0.27:204:43Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:155.58:425.12:39-0.53:22-0.37:214:43Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:115.79:385.13:36-0.64:21-0.57:214:44Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:045.810:325.14:30-0.65:17-0.67:214:45New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:555.911:235.05:23-0.76:09-0.77:224:45New Moon28Thu
29Fri11:455.86:14-0.67:00-0.77:224:46New Moon29Fri
30Sat12:134.912:335.77:03-0.67:48-0.67:224:47Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun1:034.81:215.57:50-0.48:37-0.47:224:48Waxing 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 10:51 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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