Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : 3:42 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 43m at 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 - Apr 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:245.56:094.612:450.56:457:26Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:315.37:144.712:480.71:450.56:447:27Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:395.28:174.81:500.72:440.56:427:28Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:415.29:145.02:510.73:380.46:407:29Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:375.310:055.23:490.54:290.36:397:30Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:265.310:515.44:420.45:150.26:377:31Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:105.411:335.55:320.35:570.26:367:32New Moon7Wed
8Thu11:515.36:180.26:350.26:347:33New Moon8Thu
9Fri12:125.612:315.27:010.27:110.26:337:34New Moon9Fri
10Sat12:475.61:085.17:420.27:450.36:317:35New Moon10Sat
11Sun1:205.61:455.08:210.38:160.46:307:36New Moon11Sun
12Mon1:495.62:204.89:000.48:450.56:287:37Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue2:185.62:574.79:380.59:160.66:277:38Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:495.63:364.610:190.69:520.76:257:39Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu3:275.64:204.611:030.710:380.76:247:40Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:145.55:124.611:540.811:350.86:227:41First Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:115.56:124.712:510.86:217:42First Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:175.47:154.912:410.81:490.76:197:43First Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:275.48:165.11:510.72:470.66:187:44Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:345.59:135.52:580.53:420.46:167:45Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:345.610:065.94:020.34:360.26:157:46Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:295.710:566.25:030.15:270.16:147:47Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:225.711:456.46:01-0.16:160.06:127:48Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:135.76:56-0.27:050.16:117:49Full Moon24Sat
25Sun12:336.51:045.57:50-0.27:540.16:107:50Full Moon25Sun
26Mon1:226.51:565.48:43-0.18:430.36:087:51Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:126.42:515.29:370.19:340.56:077:52Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed3:066.13:485.010:310.310:280.76:067:53Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:035.94:484.911:260.511:250.96:047:54Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:035.65:494.912:210.66:037:55Third Quarter30Fri
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 12:22 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 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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