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 3h 18m 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 - Jan 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:114.98:364.52:19-0.23:03-0.17:224:48Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue8:585.09:244.53:09-0.33:57-0.27:224:49Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:415.110:104.53:58-0.44:48-0.37:224:50Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:235.310:534.64:46-0.55:37-0.47:234:51Full Moon4Thu
5Fri11:045.411:354.65:34-0.56:24-0.57:224:52Full Moon5Fri
6Sat11:465.56:21-0.67:10-0.57:224:53Full Moon6Sat
7Sun12:184.712:305.57:08-0.67:56-0.57:224:54Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:034.81:165.57:56-0.68:42-0.57:224:55Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:514.82:075.58:47-0.59:30-0.57:224:56Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed2:424.93:015.39:42-0.410:21-0.57:224:57Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:384.94:005.210:40-0.311:14-0.47:224:58Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:385.05:035.011:42-0.27:214:59Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:405.16:074.812:10-0.412:44-0.27:215:00Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:435.17:114.81:07-0.41:47-0.27:215:01Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:445.38:114.82:04-0.42:48-0.37:205:02Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:425.49:084.83:00-0.53:46-0.47:205:03Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed9:355.510:004.83:55-0.54:41-0.57:195:04Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:255.510:504.84:47-0.65:32-0.67:195:05New Moon18Thu
19Fri11:115.411:364.85:36-0.56:19-0.67:185:06New Moon19Fri
20Sat11:555.46:22-0.57:03-0.57:185:08New Moon20Sat
21Sun12:214.712:385.37:06-0.47:45-0.57:175:09Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:044.71:195.17:48-0.38:24-0.47:175:10Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue1:474.62:015.08:29-0.29:02-0.37:165:11Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed2:294.52:434.99:10-0.19:40-0.27:155:12Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:114.53:284.79:530.010:19-0.27:155:13Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri3:554.54:164.610:410.011:01-0.27:145:15First Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:434.55:084.411:330.111:47-0.17:135:16First Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:334.56:044.312:300.17:125:17First Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:274.67:024.312:38-0.11:290.17:115:18First Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:224.77:574.31:33-0.22:270.07:115:19Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed8:164.98:504.42:28-0.23:24-0.17:105:21Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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