Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 08m at 9:38 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:57 am (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Nov 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:526.411:196.05:28-0.26:03-0.26:305:01Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:406.56:16-0.26:57-0.26:315:00Full Moon2Sat
3Sun12:095.912:296.57:05-0.17:50-0.16:324:59Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:025.71:216.47:550.08:450.06:334:58Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:575.42:166.28:470.19:400.26:344:57Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed2:555.23:146.09:420.310:370.36:354:55Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:565.14:175.710:390.511:340.46:374:54Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:595.05:205.611:390.66:384:53Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:015.06:235.512:310.312:380.66:394:52Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:005.27:215.51:250.31:360.56:404:51Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:555.38:155.52:170.22:320.46:414:51Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:465.59:045.53:060.13:250.36:424:50Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:325.69:495.43:520.04:150.26:434:49Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:155.710:325.34:350.05:020.16:454:48New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:555.711:135.25:160.05:470.16:464:47New Moon15Fri
16Sat11:325.611:525.05:540.16:300.16:474:46New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:075.66:300.27:110.26:484:45New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:304.812:395.57:050.37:510.36:494:45Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:064.71:105.47:380.38:310.46:504:44Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:434.61:435.48:120.49:120.56:514:43Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:224.52:225.48:500.49:560.56:524:43Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:054.53:095.49:360.510:440.56:534:42First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:564.54:055.310:320.511:360.46:554:42First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:534.75:085.311:360.46:564:41First Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:544.86:145.312:310.312:420.46:574:41First Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:555.17:185.41:260.11:480.26:584:40Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:525.48:175.52:210.02:510.06:594:40Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:475.79:135.53:15-0.23:52-0.27:004:39Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:396.010:075.54:08-0.44:50-0.37:014:39Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:306.210:595.55:01-0.45:46-0.47:024:39Full Moon30Sat
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 12:17 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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