Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : 12:18 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 16m at 5:31 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Sep 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:285.38:546.23:130.93:150.76:317:32Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:325.49:576.44:150.74:190.56:327:30Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:315.710:546.55:130.45:200.46:337:29Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:255.911:476.66:070.26:160.26:347:27Full Moon4Fri
5Sat12:176.06:580.17:100.26:357:26Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:386.61:076.17:460.08:020.26:367:24Full Moon6Sun
7Mon1:276.41:556.18:320.18:520.36:377:22Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue2:156.32:436.19:160.29:410.46:377:21Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:046.03:316.010:000.310:310.66:387:19Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:545.84:205.910:440.511:220.86:397:18Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:455.55:115.811:290.76:407:16Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:405.36:055.812:140.912:170.86:417:14Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:375.27:005.71:081.01:070.96:427:13Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:345.17:575.72:020.92:000.96:437:11Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue8:305.28:515.82:560.82:530.86:447:09Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:235.39:415.93:480.73:460.76:457:08Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:125.410:286.04:370.64:370.66:467:06Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:565.511:106.05:230.55:260.56:477:05Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:375.611:496.06:070.46:130.56:487:03New Moon19Sat
20Sun12:145.66:480.46:570.46:497:01New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:265.912:495.77:260.47:400.56:497:00New Moon21Mon
22Tue1:015.91:215.88:030.48:230.56:506:58Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:375.81:555.98:390.59:070.66:516:56Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:155.72:336.09:150.59:540.76:526:55Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:585.63:176.19:550.610:470.96:536:53Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:495.44:106.110:430.711:461.06:546:51First Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:495.35:116.011:420.86:556:50First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:575.26:215.912:501.012:490.96:566:48First Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:085.27:346.01:540.91:580.86:576:47First Quarter29Tue
30Wed8:165.38:426.12:570.83:040.76:586:45Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 8:54 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (44% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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