Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 16m at 3:50 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 9:02 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Dec 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:224.31:265.47:590.39:070.47:044:38Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed2:084.42:165.48:480.39:550.47:054:38Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:004.53:125.39:440.310:460.37:064:38Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:584.64:145.310:460.311:390.27:074:37Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:594.85:195.211:500.37:074:37Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:015.06:245.112:330.112:550.27:084:37Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:025.37:265.11:28-0.11:590.17:094:37Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:005.58:255.12:22-0.23:01-0.17:104:37Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:555.89:205.03:15-0.34:01-0.27:114:37Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:475.910:135.04:08-0.34:57-0.37:124:37New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:365.911:044.94:59-0.35:51-0.37:134:38New Moon11Fri
12Sat11:255.911:534.85:49-0.36:42-0.37:134:38New Moon12Sat
13Sun12:125.76:37-0.27:30-0.27:144:38New Moon13Sun
14Mon12:434.612:595.57:24-0.18:17-0.17:154:38Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:324.51:475.48:110.19:030.07:154:38Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:214.42:355.28:570.29:470.17:164:39Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:114.43:255.09:440.310:320.17:174:39First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:024.44:164.810:340.411:170.17:174:40First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:544.45:104.711:270.47:184:40First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:474.46:054.512:020.112:230.47:184:40First Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:394.67:004.412:480.11:190.47:194:41Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:314.77:544.31:350.12:160.37:194:41Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:194.88:454.32:230.03:120.27:204:42Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:055.09:334.23:110.04:060.17:204:43Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:485.110:184.23:580.04:570.07:214:43Full Moon25Fri
26Sat10:295.111:014.24:460.05:46-0.17:214:44Full Moon26Sat
27Sun11:095.211:434.25:32-0.16:32-0.17:214:44Full Moon27Sun
28Mon11:505.36:18-0.27:18-0.17:224:45Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:244.212:335.37:05-0.28:02-0.17:224:46Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:084.31:195.37:52-0.28:47-0.27:224:47Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:544.52:085.38:42-0.29:26-0.27:224:47Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 6:26 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 13% 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 maximum.

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 (13% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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