Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : 2:33 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 55m at 7:52 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Dec 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:435.710:025.04:00-0.24:37-0.17:044:38Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:265.710:464.94:44-0.25:25-0.17:054:38New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:075.711:294.85:26-0.16:10-0.17:064:38New Moon3Tue
4Wed11:465.66:060.06:530.07:074:37New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:114.612:235.46:440.17:340.17:084:37New Moon5Thu
6Fri12:524.51:005.37:200.28:140.17:094:37Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:324.41:375.27:560.28:530.27:104:37Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:134.32:155.28:330.39:330.27:114:37Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:544.32:575.19:140.310:140.27:114:37Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:384.33:435.010:010.310:570.27:124:38First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:254.34:354.910:540.311:430.27:134:38First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:154.55:314.911:530.37:144:38First Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:084.76:294.812:310.112:550.37:144:38First Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:024.97:274.81:210.01:580.27:154:38Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:555.28:244.72:12-0.13:000.17:164:39Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:465.49:184.73:05-0.24:01-0.17:164:39Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:375.610:104.73:59-0.24:59-0.27:174:39Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:285.811:034.74:53-0.35:55-0.37:184:40Full Moon18Wed
19Thu11:195.811:554.75:48-0.36:50-0.37:184:40Full Moon19Thu
20Fri12:125.86:43-0.37:43-0.37:194:41Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:504.61:085.77:38-0.38:36-0.37:194:41Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:464.62:055.58:34-0.39:29-0.37:204:42Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:444.63:055.39:31-0.210:21-0.27:204:42Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:444.64:055.110:30-0.111:14-0.27:204:43Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:444.75:065.011:290.07:214:43Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:444.86:054.812:07-0.212:290.07:214:44Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:425.07:034.712:58-0.31:280.07:214:45Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:375.17:584.61:49-0.32:26-0.17:224:45Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:295.28:504.62:39-0.33:21-0.17:224:46Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:175.39:384.53:27-0.34:13-0.27:224:47Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:025.310:194.44:13-0.35:02-0.37:224:48New Moon31Tue
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 11:12 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 22% 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 Waning Crescent (22% 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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