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 4h 41m 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 - Apr 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:265.79:525.83:550.04:270.05:466:25Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:175.810:406.14:53-0.25:17-0.15:456:26New Moon2Fri
3Sat11:085.811:286.35:48-0.46:05-0.25:436:27New Moon3Sat
4Sun11:585.76:41-0.46:53-0.25:416:28New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:166.312:495.57:34-0.47:41-0.15:406:29Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:066.31:425.48:28-0.28:310.15:386:30Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:586.12:385.29:220.09:230.35:376:31Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:545.93:385.010:180.210:200.55:356:32First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:545.64:394.911:160.411:190.65:346:33First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:595.45:424.912:140.55:326:34First Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:045.36:445.012:190.71:100.55:316:35First Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:065.37:425.21:190.72:040.45:296:36Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:035.38:345.42:170.62:550.35:286:37Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:545.39:225.63:110.43:420.25:266:38Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:415.410:055.74:020.34:260.25:256:39Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:245.310:465.84:500.25:070.25:236:40Full Moon16Fri
17Sat11:055.311:235.85:350.15:450.25:226:41Full Moon17Sat
18Sun11:445.111:575.86:170.26:210.35:206:42Full Moon18Sun
19Mon12:215.06:580.26:540.45:196:43Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:285.712:574.97:370.37:260.55:176:44Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:585.71:334.88:160.47:580.65:166:45Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:295.72:104.88:550.58:330.65:146:46Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:045.72:514.89:370.69:150.75:136:47Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:485.73:394.810:230.610:080.75:126:48Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:405.65:344.912:150.76:107:49Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:425.56:355.012:100.71:110.66:097:50Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:495.57:375.31:180.72:080.66:087:51Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed7:575.58:375.62:260.63:050.46:067:52Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:005.69:335.93:320.44:000.36:057:53Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:585.710:256.24:350.24:540.26:047:54Waning Crescent30Fri
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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