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 : in 4h 52m at 3:42 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:345.62:595.79:240.69:520.96:307:34Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:155.43:375.79:570.710:351.06:307:33Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:585.24:185.610:320.811:221.16:317:31First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:455.05:035.611:120.96:327:29First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:384.95:555.612:141.212:000.96:337:28First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:364.86:535.61:101.212:561.06:347:26First Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:354.87:545.72:071.11:560.96:357:25Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:324.98:515.83:041.02:570.86:367:23Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:255.19:446.03:580.83:560.76:377:21Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:145.410:336.24:490.64:530.56:387:20Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:005.711:196.35:380.55:470.36:397:18Full Moon11Sat
12Sun11:445.96:240.36:390.26:407:16Full Moon12Sun
13Mon12:046.312:276.27:080.27:300.26:417:15Full Moon13Mon
14Tue12:496.31:126.47:520.28:220.26:427:13Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:366.11:586.48:370.29:140.46:427:12Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:265.92:486.49:230.310:090.56:437:10Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:195.73:426.310:140.511:070.76:447:08Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:185.44:426.111:090.66:457:07Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:215.25:486.012:080.912:080.86:467:05Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:285.16:565.91:100.91:110.96:477:03Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:345.28:035.92:110.92:130.86:487:02Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:375.39:045.93:090.83:140.86:497:00Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:345.59:576.04:040.64:110.76:506:58Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:255.710:456.04:550.55:040.66:516:57Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:115.811:296.05:410.45:540.56:526:55New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:545.911:105.95:230.35:400.55:535:54New Moon26Sun
27Mon11:345.911:495.76:030.46:230.65:545:52New Moon27Mon
28Tue12:115.96:390.57:050.65:555:50New Moon28Tue
29Wed12:275.612:475.97:130.67:450.75:565:49Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:065.41:215.87:460.78:250.95:575:47Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 6:35 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 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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