Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : 9:38 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 16m at 2:45 pm (5.5 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 - May 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:045.73:464.810:220.510:030.86:027:56Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat3:415.64:314.811:040.610:450.86:017:57Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:235.55:194.711:510.711:370.95:597:58Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:145.56:134.812:420.75:587:59Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:145.47:094.912:370.91:360.75:578:00Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:185.48:055.11:410.82:300.65:568:01Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu8:205.58:595.42:450.73:240.55:558:02Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:185.69:495.83:470.54:160.35:548:03Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:125.710:386.14:470.35:070.25:538:04Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:045.711:256.35:440.15:570.25:528:04New Moon10Sun
11Mon11:545.76:390.06:470.15:518:05New Moon11Mon
12Tue12:126.512:455.67:33-0.17:360.25:508:06New Moon12Tue
13Wed1:006.61:375.58:27-0.18:260.35:498:07Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:506.52:325.49:200.09:190.45:488:08Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:446.43:295.310:150.110:140.55:478:09Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:426.24:305.211:100.211:120.75:468:10Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:435.95:325.212:070.35:458:11First Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:485.76:345.312:120.81:030.45:448:12First Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:525.67:355.41:130.81:580.45:438:13First Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:545.58:325.62:140.72:510.35:438:14Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu8:515.59:255.83:120.63:420.35:428:15Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:435.510:136.04:070.54:300.25:418:15Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:315.510:576.14:590.45:150.25:418:16Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:165.411:396.15:480.35:570.35:408:17Full Moon24Sun
25Mon11:595.36:350.36:370.45:398:18Full Moon25Mon
26Tue12:176.112:415.27:180.37:150.55:398:19Full Moon26Tue
27Wed12:536.01:215.18:000.37:510.65:388:20Full Moon27Wed
28Thu1:285.92:005.08:400.48:260.75:388:20Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri2:005.92:384.99:190.59:000.85:378:21Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat2:335.83:174.89:570.59:360.85:378:22Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun3:085.83:574.810:370.610:180.85:368:23Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 6:11 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 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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