39.6567’ N, 75.5617’ W

New Castle, DE

62°
H 78°
L 49°
SSW
7mph
Low tide
10:20 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 06m at 10:20 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 4:08 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:13 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Mar 1809

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:505.311:145.25:21-0.45:56-0.36:395:58Full Moon1Wed
2Thu11:325.411:545.36:09-0.56:39-0.46:385:59Full Moon2Thu
3Fri12:145.46:56-0.57:21-0.46:366:00Full Moon3Fri
4Sat12:355.512:585.47:44-0.58:04-0.36:356:01Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:185.61:455.38:34-0.48:49-0.26:336:02Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:065.62:385.29:27-0.29:39-0.16:326:03Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:595.63:355.010:24-0.110:340.06:306:04Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:585.54:394.911:240.111:350.16:286:05Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:045.35:464.812:270.26:276:06Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:135.36:534.812:380.21:290.16:256:07Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:215.37:565.01:410.12:290.06:246:08Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:235.48:545.22:420.03:26-0.16:226:09Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:195.59:465.43:40-0.24:19-0.36:216:10Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:105.610:345.54:34-0.35:07-0.36:196:11New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:565.611:195.65:25-0.45:52-0.46:176:12New Moon15Wed
16Thu11:395.56:12-0.46:34-0.36:166:13New Moon16Thu
17Fri12:015.612:215.46:56-0.37:13-0.26:146:14New Moon17Fri
18Sat12:415.61:025.37:38-0.27:50-0.16:136:15Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:195.51:445.28:19-0.18:260.16:116:16Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:585.42:265.09:000.19:010.26:096:17Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:365.33:104.99:420.29:380.36:086:18Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:175.23:584.710:270.310:200.46:066:19First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:025.14:504.611:170.411:110.46:056:20First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:555.05:454.612:110.56:036:21First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:535.06:424.612:080.51:060.56:016:22First Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:545.07:374.81:080.42:020.46:006:23Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:525.18:295.02:090.32:550.35:586:24Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:455.39:165.33:070.23:460.15:566:25Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:345.410:015.54:030.04:350.05:556:26Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:215.610:445.84:56-0.25:23-0.15:536:27Full Moon30Thu
31Fri11:075.611:286.05:48-0.36:09-0.15:526:28Full Moon31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8551201)

Common Questions About New Castle, DE Tides

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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 31% 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 First Quarter (31% 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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