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 (tomorrow) : 3:02 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 16m at 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 - Feb 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:425.16:07-0.46:53-0.47:095:22Full Moon1Fri
2Sat12:094.512:175.26:48-0.47:32-0.37:085:23Full Moon2Sat
3Sun12:444.512:535.27:29-0.48:09-0.37:075:24Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:184.61:305.28:10-0.48:46-0.37:065:25Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:564.82:135.18:54-0.39:26-0.27:055:26Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed2:394.93:015.09:43-0.210:09-0.27:045:28Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:295.03:574.910:410.011:01-0.17:035:29Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:265.05:004.711:470.17:025:30Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:305.16:094.512:00-0.112:550.17:015:31Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:395.17:184.51:040.02:020.16:595:32Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:475.28:244.62:09-0.13:06-0.16:585:33Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:515.49:244.83:12-0.24:06-0.36:575:35Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:495.610:194.94:12-0.45:02-0.46:565:36New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:435.611:115.05:09-0.55:54-0.66:555:37New Moon14Thu
15Fri11:345.76:02-0.66:43-0.66:535:38New Moon15Fri
16Sat12:015.112:235.66:52-0.67:29-0.66:525:39New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:495.11:105.57:40-0.68:12-0.56:515:40Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:355.11:565.38:26-0.48:54-0.46:495:42Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:215.12:425.19:13-0.39:36-0.26:485:43Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:075.03:304.910:00-0.110:18-0.16:475:44Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:544.94:214.710:490.111:010.06:455:45First Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:444.95:154.611:410.211:480.16:445:46First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:374.86:114.412:360.26:435:47First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:324.87:084.412:380.21:310.26:415:48First Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:284.98:024.41:310.22:260.16:405:49Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:215.08:544.52:250.13:190.06:385:51Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:115.19:414.63:180.04:10-0.16:375:52Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:565.210:244.74:09-0.14:57-0.16:355:53Waxing Gibbous28Thu
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 11:34 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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