Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 14m at 2:08 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 8:07 pm (5.8 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 - Aug 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:395.57:166.01:270.81:390.56:028:15First Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:465.48:206.22:320.82:390.56:038:14Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:525.49:216.33:350.73:400.56:048:12Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:535.410:196.44:360.54:400.46:048:11Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:505.511:136.55:340.35:370.46:058:10Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:435.66:280.26:310.36:068:09Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:046.512:345.67:180.17:220.36:078:08Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:526.41:235.68:050.18:100.46:088:07Full Moon8Wed
9Thu1:396.32:105.68:490.28:570.56:098:05Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:256.12:575.69:310.39:430.76:108:04Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:105.93:435.610:120.410:290.86:118:03Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:575.74:295.610:530.511:170.96:128:02Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:465.55:175.511:340.66:138:00Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:375.36:085.512:081.012:180.76:147:59Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:325.27:005.61:011.01:050.76:157:58Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:295.07:545.61:561.01:550.76:167:56Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:255.08:475.72:510.92:480.76:177:55Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:195.09:375.83:460.83:410.76:187:54Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:095.110:246.04:390.74:330.66:187:52Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:555.211:076.15:290.55:240.56:197:51Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:385.311:486.26:160.46:130.46:207:49New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:185.57:000.37:000.46:217:48New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:286.212:575.67:430.37:470.36:227:46New Moon23Thu
24Fri1:086.21:375.78:240.38:330.46:237:45Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:506.22:195.99:060.39:220.46:247:43Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:356.13:056.09:490.310:140.56:257:42Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:256.03:556.110:340.411:100.76:267:40Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:205.84:516.111:250.56:277:39First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:215.65:536.112:110.812:210.66:287:37First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:275.46:596.11:140.91:220.76:297:36First Quarter30Thu
31Fri7:355.38:056.12:180.82:240.76:307:34Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 5:07 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 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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