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 29m 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 - Nov 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:506.010:105.94:18-0.14:430.06:314:59Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:376.110:575.85:05-0.15:340.06:324:58Full Moon2Mon
3Tue11:216.111:425.75:50-0.16:220.06:344:57Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:036.16:320.07:080.16:354:56Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:265.512:445.97:120.17:530.26:364:55Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:105.21:255.87:510.38:360.46:374:54Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:555.02:065.68:300.49:200.56:384:53Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:414.92:505.59:090.610:050.56:394:52Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:304.73:375.49:530.610:520.66:404:51Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:224.74:295.310:420.711:410.66:414:50Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:164.75:255.211:360.76:434:49Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:104.76:225.212:320.512:330.66:444:48Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:034.97:175.21:220.41:310.56:454:47Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:535.08:095.32:110.32:270.46:464:47Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:405.38:575.33:000.13:230.26:474:46Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:235.59:435.33:460.04:160.16:484:45Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:055.710:275.34:320.05:080.06:494:44New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:455.911:105.25:17-0.15:59-0.16:504:44New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:276.011:565.26:02-0.16:49-0.16:524:43New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:116.06:49-0.17:400.06:534:42Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:445.112:596.07:370.08:320.06:544:42Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:365.01:525.98:290.19:260.16:554:41Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:324.92:505.79:260.210:220.16:564:41Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:344.83:545.610:260.311:190.16:574:40First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:394.85:015.511:290.36:584:40First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:445.06:075.412:170.112:320.26:594:39First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:475.17:105.41:130.01:340.17:004:39Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:465.48:085.42:08-0.22:330.07:014:39Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:405.69:005.43:00-0.33:30-0.17:024:38Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:295.79:495.33:49-0.34:24-0.27:034:38Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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