39.6567’ N, 75.5617’ W

New Castle, DE

64°
H 82°
L 67°
SSW
2mph
Low tide
10:21 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 49m at 10:21 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 4:04 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Apr 1868

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:355.56:285.012:090.51:080.45:496:30First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:485.57:345.21:170.42:090.35:476:31Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:565.68:345.52:230.23:080.15:466:32Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:575.89:305.83:240.04:03-0.15:446:33Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:535.910:216.04:22-0.24:55-0.25:436:34Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:445.911:096.15:17-0.35:44-0.35:416:35Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:325.911:556.26:08-0.46:30-0.35:396:36Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:195.86:57-0.47:14-0.15:386:37Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:406.11:055.67:44-0.27:560.05:366:38Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:246.01:525.48:30-0.18:380.25:356:39Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:085.92:395.29:160.19:200.45:336:40Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:535.73:295.110:020.310:040.65:326:41Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:415.54:214.910:510.410:510.75:306:42Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:335.45:164.911:410.511:440.85:296:43Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:295.26:124.912:330.55:276:44Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:275.27:085.012:390.81:250.55:266:45Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:245.28:005.11:350.72:170.45:246:46Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:175.38:495.32:310.53:060.35:236:47Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:065.39:335.43:250.43:540.35:216:48Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:515.410:135.64:160.24:390.25:206:49Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:335.410:515.75:050.15:220.25:196:50New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:145.411:275.95:530.16:030.25:176:51New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:545.46:390.06:440.25:166:52New Moon23Thu
24Fri12:036.012:355.37:250.17:250.35:146:53Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:416.11:195.38:120.18:090.45:136:54Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:256.12:085.29:020.28:570.55:126:55Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:146.03:035.29:550.39:530.65:116:56Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:115.94:045.210:510.410:550.65:096:57First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:155.85:105.211:500.45:086:58First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:255.76:155.412:000.712:490.45:076:59First Quarter30Thu
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 30% 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 Waxing Crescent (30% 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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