Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 06m at 9:38 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:57 am (5.8 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 - Apr 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:375.59:125.42:580.33:410.16:447:27Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:365.610:075.73:570.14:340.06:427:28Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:295.610:565.84:530.05:24-0.16:417:29Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:175.711:415.95:46-0.16:11-0.26:397:30Full Moon4Sun
5Mon12:025.66:35-0.26:54-0.16:377:31Full Moon5Mon
6Tue12:246.012:455.57:20-0.27:340.06:367:32Full Moon6Tue
7Wed1:045.91:265.48:04-0.18:130.16:347:33Full Moon7Wed
8Thu1:435.82:075.38:450.08:490.36:337:34Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri2:205.72:495.19:260.29:240.46:317:35Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:585.63:315.010:060.310:000.56:307:36Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:365.54:164.910:480.410:390.66:287:37Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:185.45:044.811:330.511:250.76:277:38Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:065.35:564.812:220.66:257:39Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:005.26:514.812:200.71:150.66:247:40Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:005.27:474.91:190.72:080.56:227:41Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:015.28:405.12:210.63:020.56:217:42Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:585.39:305.43:210.53:540.46:197:43Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:515.410:175.74:200.34:450.26:187:44Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:405.511:026.05:160.15:340.16:177:45Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:285.611:476.26:100.06:230.16:157:46New Moon20Tue
21Wed12:165.67:02-0.17:100.06:147:47New Moon21Wed
22Thu12:326.31:055.67:54-0.27:590.16:127:48New Moon22Thu
23Fri1:186.41:565.58:45-0.18:480.16:117:49Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:086.42:495.59:38-0.19:410.26:107:50Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:026.23:475.410:320.110:360.46:087:51Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:006.14:475.311:280.211:350.56:077:52First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:035.95:505.312:250.36:067:53First Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:085.76:535.412:360.51:220.36:057:54First Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:145.67:545.61:380.52:180.26:037:55First Quarter29Thu
30Fri8:165.68:525.82:380.53:130.26:027:56Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 12:17 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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