Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 12m at 10:25 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:41 am (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - May 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:455.57:285.21:040.81:530.46:037:55First Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:465.48:255.32:030.82:470.46:027:56Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:445.49:185.53:000.73:380.36:007:57Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:365.510:075.73:550.64:260.35:597:58Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:255.510:515.84:460.45:110.25:587:59Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:095.511:335.95:350.35:530.25:578:00Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:515.46:210.26:330.35:568:01Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:115.912:315.37:050.27:100.45:558:02Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:465.91:105.17:460.37:450.55:548:03Full Moon9Thu
10Fri1:185.81:465.08:270.38:190.65:528:04Full Moon10Fri
11Sat1:485.82:224.99:060.48:520.75:518:05Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:185.82:594.99:460.59:260.75:508:06Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:535.83:404.910:280.610:070.85:498:07Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:355.84:264.911:130.610:580.85:488:08Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:265.85:215.012:040.65:488:09Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:265.76:215.212:590.65:478:09Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:335.77:245.41:070.81:560.55:468:10Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:425.78:245.72:150.72:530.45:458:11Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:465.79:226.03:200.53:490.35:448:12Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:465.810:166.34:230.34:440.15:438:13Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:435.911:076.55:230.15:370.15:438:14New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:375.811:586.76:20-0.16:290.05:428:15New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:295.87:15-0.27:200.15:418:16New Moon23Thu
24Fri12:486.71:225.68:09-0.28:110.25:408:17New Moon24Fri
25Sat1:386.62:165.59:01-0.19:010.35:408:17Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:296.43:105.49:520.19:520.55:398:18Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:226.24:065.310:440.210:450.75:398:19Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:175.95:025.211:350.311:390.85:388:20First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:145.76:005.212:270.45:378:21First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:135.56:565.312:350.91:180.55:378:21First Quarter30Thu
31Fri7:115.47:525.41:310.92:080.55:368:22First Quarter31Fri
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 1:03 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 75% 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 Gibbous (75% 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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