Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : 5:47 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 43m at 11:03 am (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Feb 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:225.07:034.212:410.11:500.27:105:21Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:335.18:124.21:500.02:560.17:095:22Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:395.29:144.42:56-0.13:58-0.17:085:23Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:405.410:114.63:59-0.24:56-0.37:075:24New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:365.511:044.84:57-0.45:48-0.57:065:26New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:285.511:554.95:52-0.66:37-0.67:055:27New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:175.56:42-0.67:22-0.67:045:28New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:425.01:035.47:31-0.68:05-0.67:035:29Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:295.01:495.28:18-0.58:46-0.57:025:30Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:145.02:345.09:04-0.39:26-0.37:015:31Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:595.03:214.89:51-0.110:06-0.27:005:33Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:454.94:104.610:400.110:480.06:585:34First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:344.85:034.411:310.211:330.16:575:35First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:254.85:594.212:260.36:565:36First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:204.76:574.212:230.21:220.36:555:37First Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:174.87:534.21:160.22:180.26:535:38Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:124.88:464.22:110.23:120.16:525:40Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:034.99:344.33:060.14:030.06:515:41Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:495.010:174.53:58-0.14:51-0.16:505:42Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:325.110:574.64:47-0.25:34-0.16:485:43Full Moon20Tue
21Wed11:115.211:344.75:33-0.36:15-0.26:475:44Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:475.26:18-0.36:53-0.26:465:45Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:094.912:245.27:01-0.47:30-0.26:445:46Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:445.11:035.17:45-0.38:06-0.16:435:48Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:225.21:455.08:30-0.28:44-0.16:415:49Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:045.32:334.99:210.09:260.06:405:50Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:525.33:274.610:180.210:170.26:385:51Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:485.34:314.411:220.411:200.36:375:52Third Quarter28Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8551201)

Common Questions About New Castle, DE Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in New Castle, DE today?

Slack tide in New Castle, DE is approximately 2:25 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in New Castle, DE?

New Castle, DE is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 2% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 New Moon (2% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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