39.6567’ N, 75.5617’ W

New Castle, DE

61°
H 76°
L 49°
SSE
3mph
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 6h 12m 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 - Aug 1809

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:125.83:465.810:090.310:370.85:047:19Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:045.64:375.710:540.411:300.95:057:18Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:585.45:305.711:400.55:067:17Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:535.26:245.712:240.912:290.65:077:16Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:505.17:175.81:180.91:190.65:087:15Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:455.18:095.82:120.82:110.65:097:14Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:375.28:585.93:050.73:020.65:107:13Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:265.29:436.03:550.53:520.55:117:11Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:115.310:246.04:430.44:400.45:127:10New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:535.311:036.05:270.45:260.45:137:09New Moon10Thu
11Fri11:315.411:396.06:100.36:100.45:147:08New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:075.56:500.36:530.45:147:06New Moon12Sat
13Sun12:146.012:425.67:280.37:360.55:157:05Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:516.01:195.78:060.38:210.65:167:04Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:315.92:005.98:440.49:090.75:177:03Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:175.82:466.09:260.410:040.85:187:01Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:095.73:406.010:140.511:040.95:197:00First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:095.54:426.011:110.65:206:58First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:165.45:496.012:081.012:130.65:216:57First Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:265.36:576.11:130.91:180.65:226:56Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:335.48:026.22:170.82:220.65:236:54Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:365.59:026.43:170.63:240.45:246:53Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:335.79:576.54:140.44:220.35:256:51Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:265.910:486.55:070.25:170.25:266:50Full Moon24Thu
25Fri11:166.011:366.45:560.16:080.25:276:48Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:046.06:420.06:570.35:286:47Full Moon26Sat
27Sun12:226.312:506.07:260.17:440.45:296:45Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:086.11:356.08:080.28:310.55:306:44Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:535.92:205.98:480.49:170.75:316:42Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:405.73:065.89:290.510:040.95:316:41Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu3:295.53:545.710:110.610:541.05:326:39Third Quarter31Thu
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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