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 3h 22m 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 - Mar 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:385.311:044.84:58-0.25:41-0.26:345:54Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:175.311:404.95:44-0.36:22-0.26:325:55Full Moon2Sat
3Sun11:555.46:29-0.47:02-0.26:315:56Full Moon3Sun
4Mon12:165.112:335.47:13-0.47:41-0.26:295:57Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:535.21:135.37:57-0.38:20-0.16:285:58Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:325.41:585.28:44-0.29:01-0.16:265:59Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:175.42:485.19:36-0.19:470.06:256:00Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:075.43:444.910:340.110:410.26:236:01Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:065.44:494.711:370.311:440.36:226:02Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:125.36:584.61:430.37:207:03Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:245.38:084.71:500.32:470.37:197:05Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:345.39:124.92:550.23:490.17:177:06Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:395.510:115.13:590.14:470.07:167:07Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:365.611:055.34:58-0.15:41-0.27:147:08Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:285.711:545.55:53-0.36:31-0.37:127:09New Moon15Fri
16Sat12:165.76:45-0.47:17-0.47:117:10New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:405.51:015.77:33-0.47:59-0.37:097:11New Moon17Sun
18Mon1:245.61:455.58:18-0.38:40-0.27:087:12Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:065.52:285.49:02-0.29:180.07:067:13Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:475.53:115.29:450.09:550.17:047:14Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:285.43:575.010:290.210:330.37:037:15Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:105.34:444.811:150.311:130.47:017:16First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:565.25:364.712:030.47:007:17First Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:465.16:314.612:560.56:587:18First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:415.07:284.612:510.61:500.56:567:19First Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:405.08:244.61:470.62:460.56:557:20First Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:385.19:174.82:460.53:400.46:537:21Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:315.210:055.03:430.44:310.36:527:22Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:205.310:495.24:380.25:190.16:507:23Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:055.511:305.45:300.06:050.16:487:24Full Moon30Sat
31Sun11:485.56:20-0.16:490.06:477:25Full Moon31Sun
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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