Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : 8:16 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 44m at 1:37 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Oct 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:395.13:485.710:030.911:031.16:586:44Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:264.94:335.610:440.911:521.16:596:43Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:184.85:255.511:321.07:006:41Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:144.76:235.512:451.112:291.07:016:39Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:114.87:245.51:391.11:290.97:026:38Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed8:074.98:215.62:331.02:290.87:036:36Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:585.29:145.73:240.83:270.77:046:35Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:465.410:035.84:140.64:240.57:056:33Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:315.710:495.95:010.55:180.47:066:32Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:136.011:335.95:460.36:110.37:076:30New Moon10Sun
11Mon11:556.26:300.37:020.27:086:29New Moon11Mon
12Tue12:185.812:386.47:140.27:540.37:096:27New Moon12Tue
13Wed1:045.71:236.47:580.38:460.37:106:26Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:535.52:116.48:460.49:410.57:116:24Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:465.33:056.29:370.510:380.77:126:23Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:445.14:066.010:340.711:370.87:136:21First Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:485.05:135.811:360.87:146:20First Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:564.96:235.712:380.812:410.87:156:18First Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:035.07:315.71:380.71:450.87:166:17First Quarter19Tue
20Wed8:075.28:335.72:350.62:470.77:186:15Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:055.59:285.83:290.43:450.57:196:14Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:575.710:175.84:200.34:400.47:206:13Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:445.911:025.75:070.25:320.37:216:11Full Moon23Sat
24Sun11:276.011:455.65:500.26:200.37:226:10Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:086.06:310.27:050.37:236:09Full Moon25Mon
26Tue12:275.412:465.97:090.37:480.47:246:07Full Moon26Tue
27Wed1:075.31:225.87:450.48:290.57:256:06Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:475.11:575.78:200.59:090.67:266:05Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri2:284.92:325.68:530.69:500.77:276:04Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:094.83:095.59:280.710:320.87:286:02Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun3:524.73:515.510:080.711:170.87:306:01Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 4:56 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 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 Waning Gibbous (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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