Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 40m at 5:37 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:03 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Aug 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:004.79:185.93:431.13:250.86:028:14Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:584.810:156.14:430.94:280.76:038:13Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:535.011:096.35:390.65:290.56:048:12New Moon3Sun
4Mon11:445.36:320.46:260.46:058:11New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:006.412:345.57:210.27:200.26:068:10New Moon5Tue
6Wed12:516.51:245.78:090.18:140.16:078:09Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:416.52:145.98:550.09:070.26:088:07Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:326.33:056.09:410.110:010.36:098:06Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:246.13:586.110:280.110:560.56:098:05Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:185.84:526.111:170.311:540.66:108:04First Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:155.55:506.112:070.46:118:03First Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:155.36:496.012:540.81:010.66:128:01First Quarter12Tue
13Wed7:175.17:496.01:550.91:560.76:138:00Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:185.08:486.02:550.92:530.86:147:59Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:165.09:436.03:530.83:490.86:157:57Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:105.110:336.04:470.74:420.86:167:56Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:005.211:196.05:370.65:320.76:177:55Full Moon17Sun
18Mon11:455.36:220.56:190.76:187:53Full Moon18Mon
19Tue12:016.012:275.37:030.57:020.76:197:52Full Moon19Tue
20Wed12:405.91:065.37:410.57:420.86:207:50Full Moon20Wed
21Thu1:165.81:425.38:160.68:210.86:217:49Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:515.72:165.48:480.68:590.96:227:47Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:255.62:475.49:170.79:371.06:237:46Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun2:595.43:185.59:450.710:171.16:237:44Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:365.23:535.610:150.811:041.26:247:43Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:195.14:365.710:530.86:257:41Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:114.95:295.712:011.311:41 AM0.96:267:40Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:144.76:335.71:051.412:411.06:277:38Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:244.77:435.82:121.31:511.06:287:37Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:324.88:525.93:161.23:020.96:297:35Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun9:335.19:536.24:160.94:090.76:307:34Waning Crescent31Sun
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 8:20 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 96% 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 Full Moon (96% 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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