Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 42m at 2:43 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:52 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Nov 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:425.17:015.41:020.51:140.76:305:01Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:355.27:545.41:510.42:080.66:314:59Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:245.48:435.42:380.33:010.46:334:58Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:105.59:295.43:240.23:520.36:344:57Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:525.610:125.34:080.24:400.26:354:56Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:315.710:525.24:500.25:270.26:364:55Full Moon6Wed
7Thu11:065.711:305.15:310.26:120.26:374:54Full Moon7Thu
8Fri11:395.76:100.26:560.36:384:53Full Moon8Fri
9Sat12:075.012:125.76:490.27:390.36:394:52Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:454.912:485.87:280.38:240.46:404:51Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:254.91:305.88:100.39:100.56:424:50Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue2:114.92:195.78:590.410:000.56:434:49Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed3:044.93:165.79:550.410:540.56:444:48Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:045.04:205.610:580.411:500.46:454:47Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:085.15:285.512:030.46:464:47Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:135.36:355.512:470.21:080.36:474:46Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:155.67:395.51:440.12:110.16:484:45Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:135.88:375.62:40-0.13:120.06:504:44Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:086.19:325.63:34-0.24:10-0.26:514:44Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:596.210:245.64:26-0.35:06-0.36:524:43New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:486.211:145.55:16-0.35:58-0.36:534:43New Moon21Thu
22Fri11:366.26:05-0.36:49-0.36:544:42New Moon22Fri
23Sat12:025.312:226.06:52-0.27:37-0.26:554:41Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:515.21:095.97:380.08:240.06:564:41Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:405.01:565.68:230.19:100.16:574:40Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:294.92:445.59:090.39:550.26:584:40Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:204.83:345.39:570.410:410.26:594:40First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:124.74:275.110:470.511:280.27:004:39First Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:054.75:225.011:400.57:014:39First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:594.86:174.912:160.212:350.57:024:39First Quarter30Sat
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 5:17 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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