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 55m at 11:20 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:32 am (5.4 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 - Nov 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:595.28:195.52:200.42:330.67:316:00Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:525.39:115.53:090.33:260.57:325:58Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:415.59:595.53:570.24:180.47:335:57Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:265.610:445.54:420.15:070.27:345:56Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:085.610:265.44:260.14:550.26:354:55Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:465.711:065.35:070.15:400.26:374:54Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:215.711:435.15:470.16:240.26:384:53Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:535.76:250.27:070.36:394:52Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:195.012:245.77:010.27:490.36:404:51Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:554.912:585.77:380.38:320.46:414:50Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:344.91:385.78:180.39:180.56:424:49Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:194.92:265.79:050.410:080.56:434:48Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:124.93:225.610:000.411:030.56:454:48Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:114.94:265.611:040.46:464:47Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:165.15:355.512:000.412:110.46:474:46Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:215.36:435.612:570.21:160.36:484:45Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:245.57:475.61:550.12:200.16:494:44Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:225.88:465.72:51-0.13:21-0.16:504:44Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:166.19:405.73:45-0.34:19-0.26:514:43Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:086.210:325.74:37-0.45:15-0.46:524:43New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:576.311:235.65:28-0.46:08-0.46:534:42New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:466.26:17-0.46:59-0.46:554:41New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:135.412:336.17:04-0.37:48-0.36:564:41Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:025.21:215.97:51-0.18:36-0.16:574:40Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:535.12:105.78:380.19:240.06:584:40Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:444.93:005.59:260.210:110.16:594:39Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:364.83:525.310:150.410:590.27:004:39First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:304.84:475.211:070.411:480.27:014:39First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:254.85:425.112:000.47:024:38First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:194.86:385.012:360.112:550.47:034:38First Quarter30Thu
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 1:56 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 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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