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 (tomorrow) : 3:50 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 43m at 8:21 pm (6.0 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 - Mar 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:385.06:354.21:180.56:345:54First Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:515.07:434.41:070.32:230.46:325:55Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:025.28:434.62:180.23:240.26:315:56Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:055.59:395.03:24-0.14:20-0.16:295:57Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:015.710:315.34:25-0.35:12-0.36:285:58Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:545.811:205.55:21-0.66:02-0.56:265:59Full Moon6Fri
7Sat11:445.96:15-0.76:48-0.66:256:00Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:095.71:335.88:07-0.78:34-0.57:237:02Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:575.82:235.68:59-0.69:19-0.47:217:03Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:455.83:135.39:51-0.410:04-0.27:207:04Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:355.74:055.010:44-0.210:520.07:187:05Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:275.65:014.811:390.111:430.37:177:06Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:235.36:014.512:370.37:157:07Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:235.27:024.412:380.51:350.47:147:08Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:265.08:044.41:360.62:340.57:127:09Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:285.09:024.62:350.63:300.47:107:10Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:265.19:554.73:320.54:220.37:097:11Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:175.210:434.94:260.45:100.27:077:12Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:025.211:265.05:160.25:530.17:067:13Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:445.26:030.16:330.17:047:14New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:065.112:235.26:460.17:100.17:027:15New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:415.112:595.17:280.17:440.27:017:16New Moon22Sun
23Mon1:135.21:335.08:070.18:150.36:597:17New Moon23Mon
24Tue1:425.32:054.98:460.28:440.36:587:18Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:095.32:394.79:240.39:120.46:567:19Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:405.43:174.710:050.49:460.46:547:20Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:185.54:024.610:520.610:290.56:537:21Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:055.54:574.511:470.711:260.66:517:22First Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:025.46:034.512:500.76:507:23First Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:125.37:134.612:360.71:550.76:487:24First Quarter30Mon
31Tue7:295.38:204.81:510.62:580.66:467:25Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 12:05 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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