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 1h 22m 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 - Nov 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:245.51:396.38:190.19:100.17:325:59Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue2:155.42:316.29:100.110:040.27:335:58Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:105.33:276.010:050.210:590.37:345:57Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:105.24:295.911:030.311:560.37:355:56Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:145.25:355.712:040.47:365:55Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat6:185.26:415.612:540.31:060.47:375:54Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:225.46:455.61:510.21:080.36:384:53Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon7:225.67:455.61:460.12:080.26:394:52Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue8:185.88:395.62:390.03:050.16:414:51Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed9:095.99:285.63:30-0.13:590.06:424:50Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:556.010:155.54:18-0.24:500.06:434:49New Moon11Thu
12Fri10:396.010:595.45:03-0.15:37-0.16:444:48New Moon12Fri
13Sat11:205.911:425.35:45-0.16:220.06:454:47New Moon13Sat
14Sun12:005.86:260.07:050.16:464:46New Moon14Sun
15Mon12:235.112:385.77:040.27:460.26:474:46Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:055.01:165.67:410.38:270.36:484:45Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:464.81:545.58:170.39:070.36:504:44Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu2:284.72:345.48:560.49:480.46:514:43Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri3:124.73:175.39:380.410:310.46:524:43First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:594.64:065.210:270.511:180.46:534:42First Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:494.75:005.111:230.56:544:42First Quarter21Sun
22Mon5:424.85:585.112:070.312:220.46:554:41First Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:365.06:565.112:580.21:230.46:564:41Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:295.27:535.11:490.12:240.26:574:40Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu8:205.48:465.12:420.03:230.16:584:40Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:095.79:375.23:34-0.14:20-0.16:594:39Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:575.910:285.24:26-0.25:15-0.27:004:39Full Moon27Sat
28Sun10:466.011:185.25:18-0.36:09-0.37:014:39Full Moon28Sun
29Mon11:356.16:10-0.47:02-0.37:024:38Full Moon29Mon
30Tue12:095.212:266.17:03-0.47:54-0.37:034:38Waning Gibbous30Tue
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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