Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 10m at 8:55 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 2:11 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Dec 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:154.41:195.57:550.29:030.37:034:38Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri2:024.42:105.58:450.39:530.37:044:38Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat2:564.53:085.49:420.310:470.37:054:38Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:564.54:125.310:450.311:420.27:064:38Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:004.75:205.211:500.37:074:38Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:044.96:265.212:370.112:550.27:084:38Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:065.27:285.21:32-0.11:590.07:094:38Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:045.58:275.22:26-0.23:00-0.17:104:38Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:585.79:215.23:19-0.33:59-0.37:114:38Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:485.910:125.14:10-0.44:54-0.47:114:38New Moon10Sat
11Sun10:375.911:025.05:00-0.45:47-0.47:124:38New Moon11Sun
12Mon11:235.911:504.95:48-0.36:37-0.47:134:38New Moon12Mon
13Tue12:095.86:34-0.27:25-0.37:144:38New Moon13Tue
14Wed12:384.712:545.67:19-0.18:10-0.17:154:38Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:254.61:395.48:030.08:550.07:154:38Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri2:134.52:265.28:470.29:390.17:164:39Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:024.43:145.19:320.310:230.17:174:39Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:524.34:044.910:210.411:080.17:174:39First Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:434.34:574.811:120.411:530.17:184:40First Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:354.45:524.612:070.47:184:40First Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:284.56:474.512:400.11:040.47:194:41First Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:194.67:404.51:270.02:010.37:194:41Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri8:084.88:324.42:140.02:580.27:204:42Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:544.99:204.43:02-0.13:520.17:204:42Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:375.110:064.33:50-0.14:450.07:214:43Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:185.210:504.34:37-0.15:35-0.17:214:44Full Moon26Mon
27Tue10:595.311:334.35:24-0.26:24-0.27:214:44Full Moon27Tue
28Wed11:415.46:11-0.27:11-0.27:224:45Full Moon28Wed
29Thu12:164.312:255.46:59-0.27:58-0.27:224:46Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri1:024.41:135.47:48-0.38:45-0.27:224:46Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat1:514.42:055.38:40-0.29:29-0.37:224:47Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 11:33 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 91% 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 (91% 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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