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 3h 10m 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 - Sep 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:076.012:305.67:080.37:200.46:317:32Full Moon1Wed
2Thu12:446.01:055.87:470.38:040.56:327:30Full Moon2Thu
3Fri1:205.91:405.98:250.48:490.56:337:29Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:595.92:186.09:030.49:350.76:347:27Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun2:415.83:016.19:430.510:270.86:357:25Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:305.73:526.110:290.511:240.96:367:24Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:275.54:506.111:240.66:377:22Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:315.45:566.012:251.012:260.76:387:21Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:405.37:076.01:291.01:320.76:397:19Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:495.48:166.12:320.92:370.76:397:17Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:545.69:206.23:330.73:400.56:407:16Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:535.810:176.34:300.54:400.46:417:14Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:476.011:096.45:240.35:360.26:427:12New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:386.211:576.46:140.16:290.26:437:11New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:256.37:010.17:190.26:447:09New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:446.31:106.37:450.18:070.36:457:07New Moon16Thu
17Fri1:296.11:546.28:270.28:530.46:467:06Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:135.92:386.19:080.49:380.66:477:04Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:595.73:226.09:480.510:240.86:487:03Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:465.54:075.910:280.711:110.96:497:01Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:355.34:565.711:110.86:506:59First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:285.15:485.612:011.011:59 AM0.96:516:58First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:245.16:445.612:521.012:510.96:526:56First Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:215.17:415.61:450.91:460.96:526:54First Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:165.18:355.72:380.82:410.86:536:53Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:085.39:265.83:300.73:360.76:546:51Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:555.410:135.94:190.64:300.56:556:49Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:395.610:565.95:060.45:210.46:566:48Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:195.811:375.95:500.36:100.36:576:46Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:575.96:330.36:580.36:586:45Full Moon30Thu
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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