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 - Mar 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:055.53:364.910:12-0.110:190.06:335:54First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:575.34:314.711:060.111:090.26:325:56First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:535.15:294.512:020.26:305:57First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:515.06:284.512:030.312:580.36:295:58First Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:514.97:264.512:590.41:530.36:275:59Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:495.08:214.61:540.32:460.26:266:00Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:425.09:114.82:490.23:360.16:246:01Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:315.19:574.93:410.14:230.06:226:02Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:145.110:385.04:300.05:050.06:216:03Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:545.111:165.15:16-0.15:45-0.16:196:04Full Moon10Sat
11Sun12:315.16:59-0.17:220.07:187:05Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:505.11:065.07:41-0.17:570.07:167:06Full Moon12Mon
13Tue1:205.21:394.98:21-0.18:300.17:157:07Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:505.32:134.99:010.09:010.17:137:08Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu2:225.42:514.89:430.19:350.27:117:09Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri3:005.53:364.810:290.310:170.37:107:10Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:465.54:294.711:230.411:110.47:087:11Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:425.45:324.612:240.57:077:12Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:495.36:424.612:180.41:290.57:057:13Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue7:045.37:524.81:310.42:320.47:037:14Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed8:165.48:575.12:410.33:330.27:027:15Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:225.69:555.43:460.14:300.07:007:16Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:205.710:495.74:47-0.25:24-0.26:597:17Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:145.811:396.05:45-0.46:14-0.36:577:18New Moon24Sat
25Sun12:045.86:39-0.57:01-0.46:557:19New Moon25Sun
26Mon12:276.112:535.87:30-0.57:47-0.36:547:20New Moon26Mon
27Tue1:146.11:405.68:20-0.48:31-0.26:527:21Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:596.12:285.49:09-0.39:140.06:517:22Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu2:455.93:175.29:570.09:580.26:497:23Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:315.74:085.010:450.210:430.46:477:24Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat4:215.55:014.811:360.411:320.66:467:25First Quarter31Sat
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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