Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : 3:48 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 11m at 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 - Feb 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:194.52:324.88:570.09:29-0.17:095:22Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:014.53:154.79:400.110:060.07:085:23Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:434.54:024.510:260.210:440.07:075:24Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:284.54:524.311:170.211:270.17:065:25Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:174.55:484.112:130.37:055:27Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:104.66:464.112:160.11:130.37:045:28Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:064.77:444.11:100.12:120.27:025:29Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:014.88:384.12:070.13:100.17:015:30Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:545.09:284.33:040.04:050.07:005:31Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:445.210:154.54:00-0.24:56-0.26:595:33Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:315.410:594.64:53-0.45:45-0.36:585:34New Moon11Fri
12Sat11:175.511:434.85:44-0.56:31-0.46:575:35New Moon12Sat
13Sun12:035.66:34-0.67:16-0.56:555:36New Moon13Sun
14Mon12:285.012:495.67:23-0.78:00-0.56:545:37Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:135.21:385.58:14-0.68:44-0.56:535:38Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:015.32:285.39:07-0.59:31-0.46:525:40Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:525.33:235.110:03-0.310:20-0.26:505:41First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:485.34:214.811:02-0.111:14-0.16:495:42First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:485.25:254.612:050.16:485:43First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:525.16:304.412:120.11:090.26:465:44First Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:595.17:354.41:130.12:120.26:455:45Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:035.18:364.52:140.13:120.16:445:46Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:025.29:314.63:140.14:080.06:425:48Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:555.210:214.84:090.04:59-0.26:415:49Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:425.311:074.85:00-0.15:45-0.26:395:50Full Moon25Fri
26Sat11:255.311:494.95:47-0.26:27-0.26:385:51Full Moon26Sat
27Sun12:065.26:31-0.27:05-0.26:375:52Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:294.912:445.17:12-0.17:41-0.16:355:53Full Moon28Mon
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 12:36 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 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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