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 5h 20m 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 - Feb 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:335.15:014.611:35-0.211:46-0.27:085:22First Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:305.06:004.512:330.07:075:23First Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:295.06:594.412:39-0.11:310.07:065:25Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:274.97:564.41:340.02:270.07:055:26Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:225.08:494.42:28-0.13:21-0.17:045:27Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:135.09:394.53:20-0.14:11-0.27:035:28Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:595.110:244.64:10-0.24:57-0.27:025:29Full Moon7Wed
8Thu10:425.111:064.64:57-0.35:40-0.37:015:31Full Moon8Thu
9Fri11:215.011:454.65:40-0.36:20-0.37:005:32Full Moon9Fri
10Sat11:575.06:22-0.36:56-0.36:595:33Full Moon10Sat
11Sun12:204.612:314.97:01-0.37:30-0.26:585:34Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:524.71:034.97:39-0.28:02-0.16:565:35Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:224.81:364.88:17-0.18:32-0.16:555:36Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:534.92:134.78:560.09:03-0.16:545:38Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu2:285.02:554.69:400.19:400.06:535:39Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri3:125.13:464.510:340.210:290.06:515:40Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:065.14:484.411:380.311:310.16:505:41Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:105.05:584.312:460.36:495:42Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:225.17:094.412:430.11:530.36:475:43Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:345.28:144.61:540.02:560.16:465:44Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:405.49:144.93:01-0.23:55-0.26:455:46Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:395.610:085.24:03-0.44:50-0.46:435:47New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:335.811:005.55:01-0.75:41-0.66:425:48New Moon23Fri
24Sat11:255.811:505.65:56-0.86:29-0.76:405:49New Moon24Sat
25Sun12:145.86:48-0.87:16-0.76:395:50New Moon25Sun
26Mon12:385.71:035.67:39-0.88:01-0.66:385:51Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:265.71:535.48:29-0.68:46-0.46:365:52Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed2:155.62:435.29:20-0.49:32-0.26:355:53Waxing Crescent28Wed
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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