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 : 9:29 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 49m at 2:18 am (5.9 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 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:415.49:005.43:000.43:160.67:316:00Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:315.59:495.43:470.34:090.47:325:58Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:175.69:355.43:330.23:590.36:334:57Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:005.710:185.34:160.24:460.36:344:56New Moon4Mon
5Tue10:395.710:585.24:570.25:320.26:354:55New Moon5Tue
6Wed11:155.711:375.05:360.26:150.36:374:54New Moon6Wed
7Thu11:495.76:140.36:570.36:384:53New Moon7Thu
8Fri12:134.912:205.66:500.37:380.46:394:52Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:494.812:525.67:250.48:190.56:404:51Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:254.71:285.68:020.49:020.56:414:50Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:054.72:115.68:440.49:470.66:424:49Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:514.83:025.69:340.510:370.56:434:48First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:454.94:005.510:330.511:300.56:444:48First Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:455.05:055.511:390.56:464:47First Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:495.26:125.512:260.312:450.46:474:46First Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:515.47:175.51:220.21:510.36:484:45Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:515.78:185.52:180.02:540.16:494:45Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:476.09:145.63:13-0.13:54-0.16:504:44Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:406.210:085.54:07-0.24:52-0.26:514:43Full Moon19Tue
20Wed10:316.311:005.55:00-0.35:47-0.36:524:43Full Moon20Wed
21Thu11:226.311:525.45:51-0.36:40-0.36:534:42Full Moon21Thu
22Fri12:126.26:42-0.27:32-0.26:554:41Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:445.21:026.07:32-0.18:22-0.16:564:41Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:365.11:535.88:210.09:120.06:574:40Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:304.92:465.59:120.210:010.16:584:40Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:244.93:405.310:030.310:500.26:594:40Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:194.84:365.210:570.411:390.27:004:39Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:154.85:325.011:510.57:014:39Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:104.96:284.912:280.212:460.47:024:38Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat7:035.07:224.91:160.11:410.47:034:38Waning Crescent30Sat
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 5:53 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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