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 (tomorrow) : 1:34 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 22m at 6:02 pm (5.9 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 - Feb 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:225.08:584.32:35-0.13:370.07:095:22Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:165.29:504.43:34-0.24:33-0.27:085:23Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:085.410:394.64:31-0.45:26-0.47:075:24New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:585.611:284.85:25-0.66:16-0.67:065:25New Moon4Fri
5Sat11:485.76:18-0.77:05-0.77:055:26New Moon5Sat
6Sun12:165.012:385.77:10-0.87:52-0.77:045:28Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:055.11:295.78:02-0.88:39-0.77:035:29Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:565.22:215.58:55-0.79:27-0.67:015:30Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:495.23:165.39:50-0.510:17-0.57:005:31Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:445.24:135.010:48-0.311:09-0.36:595:32First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:425.25:134.811:48-0.26:585:34First Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:425.16:154.612:03-0.212:490.06:575:35First Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:445.17:164.512:59-0.11:500.06:565:36Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:455.18:154.51:56-0.12:490.06:545:37Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:415.29:094.62:52-0.13:45-0.16:535:38Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:335.29:594.63:46-0.14:37-0.26:525:39Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:215.210:464.74:36-0.25:24-0.26:515:41Full Moon17Thu
18Fri11:045.211:294.75:23-0.26:07-0.36:495:42Full Moon18Fri
19Sat11:445.26:07-0.26:46-0.26:485:43Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:094.712:235.16:47-0.27:23-0.26:475:44Full Moon20Sun
21Mon12:474.712:595.07:26-0.17:57-0.16:455:45Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:224.71:354.98:04-0.18:290.06:445:46Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:564.72:104.88:410.09:000.06:425:47Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:284.82:484.79:200.19:310.16:415:48Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:034.83:304.510:040.210:070.16:405:50Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:434.94:194.410:560.310:530.26:385:51Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:334.95:184.311:570.411:500.36:375:52Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:334.96:244.31:030.46:355:53Third Quarter28Mon
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 9:48 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 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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