Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 10:39 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 50m at 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 - Jan 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:395.13:005.59:31-0.610:09-0.67:224:49Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:355.13:565.210:26-0.411:00-0.67:224:50Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:325.04:545.011:23-0.311:52-0.57:234:51Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:305.05:524.912:20-0.27:234:51Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:275.16:504.812:44-0.41:17-0.27:224:52Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:235.17:454.71:35-0.42:14-0.27:224:53Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:155.28:384.72:26-0.43:08-0.37:224:54Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:055.29:274.73:16-0.43:59-0.37:224:55Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:515.310:134.64:04-0.44:47-0.47:224:56Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:335.210:574.64:49-0.45:33-0.47:224:57New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:145.211:384.55:33-0.46:15-0.47:214:58New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:515.16:14-0.46:55-0.47:214:59New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:164.512:265.16:53-0.47:33-0.37:215:00New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:524.41:005.07:31-0.38:08-0.37:205:01Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:254.41:335.08:08-0.38:43-0.37:205:03Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:584.52:094.98:45-0.29:17-0.27:205:04Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:334.62:504.99:27-0.19:55-0.27:195:05Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:154.73:384.810:170.010:39-0.27:195:06First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:044.84:354.611:170.111:32-0.27:185:07First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:024.95:404.512:240.17:185:08First Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:075.06:484.512:33-0.21:320.07:175:09Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:145.17:544.61:37-0.32:37-0.17:165:10Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:185.38:554.72:42-0.43:39-0.37:165:12Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:185.59:524.93:44-0.54:38-0.57:155:13Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:155.710:475.14:43-0.75:33-0.77:145:14Full Moon25Tue
26Wed11:095.811:395.25:39-0.96:25-0.97:135:15Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:015.86:33-1.07:15-0.97:135:16Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:315.312:535.77:26-0.98:03-0.97:125:18Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:235.31:445.68:17-0.98:51-0.87:115:19Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:145.32:365.49:09-0.79:38-0.77:105:20Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:065.23:295.110:01-0.510:27-0.57:095:21Third Quarter31Mon
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 7:10 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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