Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 04m at 10:25 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:41 am (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Aug 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:465.311:596.06:190.36:170.56:028:14Full Moon1Sun
2Mon12:255.37:010.37:010.56:038:13Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:356.01:025.37:410.37:430.56:048:12Full Moon3Tue
4Wed1:105.91:365.48:190.38:230.56:058:11Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:435.92:095.58:550.49:040.66:068:10Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:195.92:455.69:300.49:480.76:078:08Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:595.83:255.810:070.410:360.86:088:07Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:455.74:135.910:480.411:330.96:098:06Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:395.65:096.011:380.56:108:05Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:415.46:126.012:361.012:370.66:118:03Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:505.37:206.01:421.01:420.66:128:02Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:005.38:296.22:480.92:490.66:138:01Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:065.49:326.33:510.73:530.56:138:00Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:075.610:316.54:500.54:550.36:147:58Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:035.811:256.55:460.25:520.26:157:57New Moon15Sun
16Mon11:565.96:380.16:470.16:167:55New Moon16Mon
17Tue12:166.612:476.07:270.07:390.16:177:54New Moon17Tue
18Wed1:056.51:366.18:140.08:290.26:187:53Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:536.32:246.18:590.19:170.46:197:51Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:416.13:116.09:420.210:060.56:207:50Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:295.93:595.910:250.310:550.76:217:48Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:185.64:485.911:090.511:450.96:227:47First Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:105.45:405.811:540.66:237:45First Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:055.26:335.712:370.912:420.76:247:44First Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:025.17:295.71:311.01:330.86:257:43First Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:595.18:245.82:250.92:260.86:267:41Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:535.29:165.93:190.83:190.76:277:39Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:455.310:045.94:100.74:110.66:277:38Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:325.410:486.04:590.55:010.56:287:36Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:155.511:296.05:450.45:500.56:297:35Full Moon30Mon
31Tue11:545.56:280.46:360.46:307:33Full Moon31Tue
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 1:03 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 75% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (75% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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