Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 1m at 5:49 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:125.37:514.91:280.62:210.45:476:25Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:175.48:485.22:320.43:170.25:456:26Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:135.59:405.53:310.24:080.05:446:27Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:025.610:275.74:260.04:55-0.15:426:28New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:475.611:105.85:16-0.15:38-0.15:406:29New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:305.511:505.96:03-0.16:180.05:396:30New Moon6Fri
7Sat12:115.46:480.06:560.15:376:31New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:285.812:525.27:300.17:310.35:366:32Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:055.81:335.08:110.28:040.45:346:33Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:415.72:154.98:520.48:380.65:336:34Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:185.63:004.79:330.59:140.75:316:35Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:585.43:484.610:180.69:570.85:296:36First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:445.34:404.511:070.710:490.85:286:37First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:375.25:364.512:000.85:266:38First Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:385.16:324.612:540.85:256:39First Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:405.17:264.812:510.81:480.75:236:40Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:395.28:175.11:530.72:390.65:226:41Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:335.39:035.42:520.53:280.55:216:42Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:225.49:475.73:490.34:150.35:196:43Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:085.410:295.94:440.25:010.35:186:44Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:545.411:116.15:360.15:450.35:166:45Full Moon21Sat
22Sun11:405.311:546.36:280.06:300.35:156:46Full Moon22Sun
23Mon12:285.27:190.17:160.45:136:47Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:416.31:195.18:120.18:060.55:126:48Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:316.22:155.09:060.39:010.65:116:49Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:286.03:164.910:030.410:010.75:096:50Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:315.84:214.911:020.511:040.85:086:51Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:395.65:274.912:010.65:076:52Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:495.57:325.112:090.81:590.56:057:53Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:555.58:335.42:120.72:550.46:047:54Waning Crescent30Mon
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 8:26 am — 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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