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 56m 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 - Apr 1809

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:545.66:39-0.46:54-0.25:506:29Full Moon1Sat
2Sun12:126.112:425.67:30-0.37:41-0.15:486:30Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:596.11:335.58:21-0.38:300.05:476:31Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:496.12:275.39:15-0.19:220.15:456:32Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:456.03:265.210:110.110:190.35:446:33Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:455.84:295.111:100.211:200.45:426:34Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:505.65:345.112:090.35:416:35Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:585.56:395.212:220.41:080.35:396:36Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:035.57:405.41:240.42:050.25:376:37Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:045.58:355.62:230.33:000.15:366:38Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:585.69:265.83:200.13:500.05:346:39Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:475.610:125.94:130.04:37-0.15:336:40Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:325.610:556.05:03-0.15:210.05:316:41New Moon13Thu
14Fri11:155.511:345.95:49-0.16:020.05:306:42New Moon14Fri
15Sat11:565.46:330.06:400.15:286:43New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:125.912:375.37:140.17:160.35:276:44New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:485.81:175.27:540.27:510.45:256:45Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:235.71:575.18:330.38:240.55:246:46Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:575.62:385.09:130.48:590.65:226:47Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:345.63:224.99:550.59:400.65:216:48Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:155.54:094.810:400.510:300.75:206:49First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:035.45:014.911:300.611:270.75:186:50First Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:005.35:575.012:230.65:176:51First Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:035.36:535.212:300.71:180.55:156:52First Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:065.37:485.41:340.62:120.45:146:53Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:055.48:395.72:360.43:060.35:136:54Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:005.59:286.03:350.23:580.25:116:55Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:525.610:166.34:330.14:490.15:106:56Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:435.711:036.45:28-0.15:390.05:096:57Full Moon29Sat
30Sun11:345.711:526.56:22-0.26:300.05:086:58Full Moon30Sun
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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