Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 41m at 10:39 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 4:10 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Sep 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:055.59:296.33:480.73:520.56:317:32Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:055.810:276.54:470.54:540.36:327:31Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:006.011:226.65:420.25:530.16:337:29New Moon3Sat
4Sun11:536.26:340.06:480.06:347:27New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:146.612:446.47:24-0.17:410.06:357:26New Moon5Mon
6Tue1:046.61:336.48:11-0.18:330.16:367:24Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:546.42:236.48:580.09:240.26:367:23Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:456.23:136.39:440.210:150.46:377:21Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:365.94:046.210:310.311:080.66:387:19Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:295.74:576.011:190.56:397:18First Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:255.45:525.912:010.812:080.76:407:16First Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:225.36:495.812:550.91:000.86:417:14First Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:205.37:465.81:500.91:540.86:427:13First Quarter13Tue
14Wed8:175.38:415.92:430.82:470.86:437:11Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:115.49:325.93:350.73:400.76:447:09Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:005.510:196.04:240.54:310.66:457:08Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:465.611:036.05:110.45:200.56:467:06Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:285.711:436.05:540.46:060.56:477:05Full Moon18Sun
19Mon12:065.76:350.36:500.46:487:03Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:205.912:415.77:140.47:330.56:487:01Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:565.81:125.87:500.48:140.66:497:00Full Moon21Wed
22Thu1:295.71:435.88:250.58:560.76:506:58Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:045.62:165.98:590.59:390.86:516:56Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:435.52:556.09:350.610:270.96:526:55Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:295.43:436.010:180.611:221.06:536:53Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:235.34:406.011:130.76:546:51Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:265.35:465.912:221.012:180.86:556:50Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:365.36:585.91:251.01:270.86:566:48Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:455.48:096.02:270.82:340.76:576:47Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:495.69:136.23:270.63:380.56:586:45Waning Crescent30Fri
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 1:24 pm — 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 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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