Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : 10:39 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 03m at 3:41 am (5.6 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 - Nov 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:245.01:285.78:040.59:000.76:305:01Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:024.92:085.78:410.69:470.76:315:00Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat2:484.82:575.79:270.610:390.76:324:58First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:434.83:565.610:260.711:370.76:334:57First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:464.95:045.611:340.66:354:56First Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:535.06:145.612:360.612:440.66:364:55First Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:585.37:215.71:340.41:500.46:374:54Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:595.68:225.92:310.22:530.26:384:53Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:555.99:196.03:26-0.13:540.06:394:52Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:476.210:126.04:19-0.24:51-0.26:404:51Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:376.311:035.95:10-0.35:46-0.36:414:50Full Moon11Sun
12Mon11:276.411:545.85:59-0.36:39-0.36:434:49Full Moon12Mon
13Tue12:156.46:48-0.37:31-0.36:444:49Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:455.61:056.27:36-0.18:22-0.16:454:48Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:375.31:556.08:240.19:130.06:464:47Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:305.12:475.89:130.210:040.26:474:46Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:255.03:425.610:040.410:560.36:484:45Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:224.94:385.410:580.511:470.36:494:45Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:194.85:365.311:520.66:504:44Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:154.96:335.212:380.312:470.56:524:43Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:105.07:275.21:280.21:420.46:534:43Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:015.28:195.22:160.12:360.36:544:42Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:495.39:065.23:030.03:270.26:554:42Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:335.49:515.13:48-0.14:170.16:564:41Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:145.510:335.04:31-0.15:050.06:574:40New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:525.511:134.95:12-0.15:500.06:584:40New Moon26Mon
27Tue11:265.511:504.85:520.06:340.06:594:40New Moon27Tue
28Wed11:595.56:300.07:180.17:004:39New Moon28Wed
29Thu12:274.712:325.57:080.18:000.17:014:39Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:044.61:095.57:470.18:440.27:024:39Waxing 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 7:10 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 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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