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 2h 11m 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 - Oct 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:175.912:356.17:150.37:450.36:596:43Full Moon1Fri
2Sat12:585.91:146.27:560.38:330.47:006:41Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:415.81:566.38:390.39:230.57:016:40Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:275.72:436.29:250.410:170.67:026:38Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:205.53:376.210:160.511:130.77:036:37Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:195.44:396.011:140.67:046:35Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:245.35:465.912:130.812:170.77:056:33Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:315.36:565.91:140.81:210.77:066:32Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:385.48:035.92:140.62:250.67:076:30Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:405.69:056.03:120.53:260.57:086:29Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:375.910:006.14:060.34:240.37:096:27Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:296.110:506.14:580.15:190.27:106:26Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:176.211:376.05:470.06:100.17:116:24New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:026.36:320.06:590.17:126:23New Moon14Thu
15Fri12:215.912:456.27:150.17:450.27:136:21New Moon15Fri
16Sat1:045.81:266.17:550.28:290.37:146:20Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:475.62:066.08:340.49:120.57:156:18Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:305.42:465.99:120.59:540.67:166:17Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:155.23:285.79:500.610:380.77:176:16Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:015.04:125.610:300.711:240.87:186:14First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:514.95:015.511:160.87:196:13First Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:434.95:555.412:120.812:080.87:216:12First Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:384.96:525.41:030.71:040.87:226:10First Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:325.07:495.41:540.72:020.77:236:09First Quarter24Sun
25Mon8:255.18:435.52:450.53:000.67:246:08Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:145.49:335.53:350.43:570.47:256:06Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:005.610:215.64:240.34:510.37:266:05Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:445.811:065.65:120.25:440.27:276:04Full Moon28Thu
29Fri11:266.011:515.65:580.16:360.17:286:03Full Moon29Fri
30Sat12:086.26:440.07:270.17:296:01Full Moon30Sat
31Sun12:375.612:526.37:310.08:180.17:306:00Full Moon31Sun
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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