Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 03m at 10:39 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 4:10 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Feb 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:085.08:434.52:25-0.23:23-0.17:105:21Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:035.39:374.63:25-0.34:21-0.37:095:22Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:575.510:284.84:23-0.55:15-0.57:085:24New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:485.711:195.05:18-0.76:07-0.77:075:25New Moon4Sun
5Mon11:395.86:12-0.86:56-0.87:065:26New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:085.112:315.87:05-0.97:45-0.87:055:27Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:595.21:225.77:57-0.98:33-0.87:045:28Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:515.32:165.68:51-0.89:22-0.77:035:29Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:445.33:115.49:45-0.610:13-0.67:015:31Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:395.24:085.110:42-0.411:05-0.47:005:32First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:375.25:074.911:41-0.311:59-0.36:595:33First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:375.16:084.712:41-0.16:585:34First Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:385.17:084.712:54-0.21:40-0.16:575:35Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:375.18:064.71:49-0.22:38-0.16:565:36Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:335.28:594.72:44-0.23:33-0.26:545:38Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:245.29:494.83:37-0.24:24-0.36:535:39Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:105.310:354.84:26-0.35:11-0.36:525:40Full Moon17Sat
18Sun10:545.311:184.85:13-0.35:54-0.46:505:41Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:345.211:584.85:56-0.36:34-0.36:495:42Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:125.26:37-0.37:12-0.36:485:43Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:364.812:485.17:16-0.27:47-0.26:465:45Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:114.81:235.07:54-0.28:20-0.16:455:46Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:434.81:574.98:31-0.18:51-0.16:445:47Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:154.82:334.89:090.09:230.06:425:48Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:494.93:144.79:510.19:590.06:415:49Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:294.94:034.610:420.210:440.16:395:50Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:195.05:014.511:420.311:410.26:385:51Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:185.06:074.412:480.36:375:52Third Quarter28Wed
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 1:24 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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