Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:52 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 52m at 9:28 pm (6.1 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 - Feb 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:345.110:034.43:49-0.34:44-0.27:105:21Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:215.310:484.64:42-0.45:33-0.47:095:22New Moon2Tue
3Wed11:065.411:314.85:33-0.66:19-0.57:085:23New Moon3Wed
4Thu11:515.56:23-0.77:03-0.67:075:25New Moon4Thu
5Fri12:155.012:365.57:13-0.77:47-0.67:065:26Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:005.21:245.48:03-0.78:31-0.67:055:27Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun1:485.32:145.28:55-0.69:18-0.57:045:28Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon2:395.33:085.09:51-0.410:07-0.37:035:29First Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:345.34:074.710:50-0.211:02-0.27:025:31First Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:345.25:104.511:530.07:005:32First Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:395.16:164.412:00-0.112:560.16:595:33First Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:465.07:224.41:010.01:590.16:585:34Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat7:515.18:234.52:030.03:000.06:575:35Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun8:515.19:194.63:03-0.13:56-0.16:565:36Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon9:445.210:104.83:59-0.24:47-0.36:545:38Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue10:325.310:564.94:50-0.35:34-0.46:535:39Full Moon16Tue
17Wed11:155.211:394.95:38-0.36:16-0.46:525:40Full Moon17Wed
18Thu11:565.26:22-0.36:55-0.36:515:41Full Moon18Thu
19Fri12:204.912:355.17:04-0.37:31-0.36:495:42Full Moon19Fri
20Sat12:584.91:135.07:44-0.28:05-0.26:485:43Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:354.91:514.88:23-0.18:37-0.16:475:44Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:104.92:304.79:020.09:090.06:455:46Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue2:464.93:124.59:440.19:430.16:445:47Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:244.93:584.410:300.210:230.16:425:48Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:084.94:504.211:230.311:140.26:415:49Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:014.85:494.212:220.46:405:50Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:024.86:504.212:130.21:220.46:385:51Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:064.97:484.31:160.22:220.36:375:52Waning Crescent28Sun
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 1:10 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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