Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 3m at 3:56 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 9:25 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Dec 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:166.06:44-0.27:35-0.37:044:38Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:485.01:045.87:31-0.18:25-0.17:054:38Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:394.81:535.68:190.19:130.07:064:38Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:304.62:445.49:070.210:020.17:074:37Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:234.53:375.29:560.410:500.27:084:37Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:184.54:315.010:480.511:390.27:094:37Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:134.55:274.911:430.57:104:37Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:074.66:234.812:270.212:380.57:104:37Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:014.77:184.81:140.11:340.47:114:37Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:514.98:094.72:010.02:280.37:124:38Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:395.08:584.72:480.03:220.27:134:38Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:235.19:444.63:33-0.14:130.07:144:38Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:045.210:274.54:17-0.15:030.07:144:38New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:425.311:084.45:00-0.15:50-0.17:154:38New Moon14Tue
15Wed11:185.311:474.35:420.06:36-0.17:164:39New Moon15Wed
16Thu11:545.36:240.07:210.07:164:39New Moon16Thu
17Fri12:274.312:335.37:070.08:050.07:174:39Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:084.31:165.47:510.08:510.07:184:40Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:534.42:045.38:390.09:380.07:184:40Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon2:434.42:595.39:330.010:280.07:194:41Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:384.53:585.210:330.011:20-0.17:194:41First Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:384.75:025.111:360.07:204:42First Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:414.96:065.012:14-0.212:400.07:204:42First Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:435.17:104.91:09-0.31:44-0.17:204:43Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:435.38:104.92:04-0.42:46-0.27:214:43Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:395.59:064.92:59-0.43:46-0.37:214:44Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:335.710:004.93:53-0.54:43-0.47:214:45Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:235.710:514.84:45-0.55:37-0.57:224:45Full Moon28Tue
29Wed11:115.711:404.75:35-0.56:28-0.57:224:46Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:585.66:24-0.47:15-0.47:224:47Full Moon30Thu
31Fri12:284.612:445.47:10-0.38:01-0.37:224:48Waning 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 6:40 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 86% 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 maximum.

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 (86% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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