Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 13m at 4:52 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:05 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Sep 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:275.26:565.91:070.91:070.86:307:34Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:305.18:005.92:080.92:060.96:317:32Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:315.18:595.93:060.93:040.96:327:31Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:285.29:526.04:020.84:000.86:337:29Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:205.410:406.04:530.64:520.76:337:27Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:065.511:246.05:390.55:410.76:347:26New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:495.66:210.56:270.76:357:24New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:045.912:295.67:000.57:090.76:367:23New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:415.81:065.67:360.57:500.76:377:21New Moon9Wed
10Thu1:175.71:405.68:100.68:290.86:387:19Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:525.52:115.68:400.79:070.96:397:18Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:265.32:415.79:090.79:461.06:407:16Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:015.23:135.79:370.810:291.16:417:14Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:405.03:525.710:120.911:191.26:427:13First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:274.94:415.710:570.96:437:11First Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:244.85:415.712:171.311:55 AM1.06:447:10First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:304.86:505.71:191.31:031.06:457:08First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:384.98:005.92:221.22:140.96:457:06Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:415.29:046.13:210.93:210.76:467:05Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:395.510:026.34:170.74:240.56:477:03Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:325.810:556.45:100.45:230.36:487:01Full Moon21Mon
22Tue11:226.211:456.56:000.26:190.16:497:00Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:116.46:480.17:130.06:506:58Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:356.412:596.67:350.08:060.06:516:56Full Moon24Thu
25Fri1:246.21:476.68:210.18:590.26:526:55Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:156.02:386.59:080.29:530.46:536:53Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:085.72:316.38:570.49:480.65:545:52Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:045.43:276.19:490.610:450.85:555:50Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:035.24:275.910:440.811:430.95:565:48Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:055.15:305.811:420.95:575:47Third Quarter30Wed
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 7:28 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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