Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:34 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6m at 6:02 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Aug 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:165.46:525.91:080.91:140.56:018:15First Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:265.37:596.12:150.92:180.56:028:14Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:345.39:036.33:210.83:230.56:038:13Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:375.510:036.44:230.64:270.46:048:12Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:375.611:006.65:230.35:270.36:058:11Full Moon5Fri
6Sat11:335.811:546.76:180.16:240.16:068:09Full Moon6Sat
7Sun12:265.97:110.07:190.16:078:08Full Moon7Sun
8Mon12:466.61:186.08:01-0.18:120.16:088:07Full Moon8Mon
9Tue1:386.52:096.08:49-0.19:030.26:088:06Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed2:286.43:006.09:350.09:540.46:098:05Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:196.23:515.910:210.110:450.56:108:03Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:105.94:435.911:070.311:370.76:118:02Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:035.75:355.811:540.46:128:01Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:585.56:295.812:310.812:420.56:137:59Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:545.37:245.81:250.91:320.66:147:58Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:515.38:195.82:200.82:230.66:157:57Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:465.39:115.93:140.83:140.66:167:55Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:395.310:006.04:060.64:050.66:177:54Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:275.410:456.04:560.54:550.56:187:53Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:135.411:276.15:430.45:420.56:197:51New Moon20Sat
21Sun11:545.46:270.36:270.46:207:50New Moon21Sun
22Mon12:056.012:335.57:080.37:110.46:217:48New Moon22Mon
23Tue12:416.01:085.57:470.37:520.56:227:47New Moon23Tue
24Wed1:156.01:415.68:240.48:330.56:237:45Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:495.92:145.79:000.49:150.66:237:44Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:265.92:515.89:360.510:000.76:247:42Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:085.83:345.910:140.510:520.86:257:41Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun3:575.74:256.010:590.611:501.06:267:39First Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:545.55:246.011:540.66:277:38First Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:005.46:316.012:551.012:570.76:287:36First Quarter30Tue
31Wed7:115.37:416.12:001.02:040.76:297:35Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 9:48 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (44% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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