39.6567’ N, 75.5617’ W

New Castle, DE

61°
H -°
L 59°
SE
5mph
High tide
3:58 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : 10:20 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 38m at 3:58 am (4.9 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 - Oct 1809

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:365.04:505.611:000.96:025:49Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:325.05:465.512:001.011:54 AM0.96:035:48Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:285.06:445.612:530.912:520.86:045:46Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:235.17:395.71:460.81:490.76:055:44Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:135.38:295.82:370.62:450.66:065:43Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:005.59:175.93:270.53:400.46:075:41Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:445.810:015.94:140.44:320.36:085:40New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:256.010:446.04:590.35:230.26:095:38New Moon8Sun
9Mon11:066.211:275.95:440.26:130.26:105:37New Moon9Mon
10Tue11:476.36:280.27:030.26:115:35New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:125.912:316.47:130.27:540.36:125:33Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu1:005.71:196.48:000.38:470.46:135:32Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:525.62:126.38:510.49:420.56:145:30Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:495.43:116.19:460.510:410.66:155:29First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:525.34:166.010:470.611:400.66:165:27First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:585.35:245.911:490.66:175:26First Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:045.36:315.812:400.612:520.66:185:25First Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:085.57:335.91:380.51:530.56:195:23Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:075.78:305.92:330.32:520.46:205:22Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:005.99:216.03:250.23:470.26:215:20Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:486.110:085.94:140.14:390.26:225:19Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:336.110:525.95:000.05:280.16:235:17Full Moon22Sun
23Mon11:156.111:355.75:430.16:140.26:245:16Full Moon23Mon
24Tue11:556.06:230.26:570.36:255:15Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:175.512:345.97:010.37:390.46:265:13Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:585.41:115.87:380.48:210.56:285:12Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:405.21:495.78:140.59:020.66:295:11Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:235.02:285.68:500.69:450.76:305:10Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:084.93:115.59:310.610:300.76:315:08Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:564.84:005.410:180.711:180.76:325:07Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:484.84:545.411:120.76:335:06Third Quarter31Tue
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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