New Castle tides today
- Tide now 3.5 ft ↓ falling · low 9:05 pm (0.4 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 8:00–10:00 am average day · 5/10
- Wind · air 7 mph · 64 °F from the S, gusts 10 · overcast
- Sun 7:26 am–6:05 pm 10 h 39 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:40 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:40 pm
- Pressure 30.37 inHg steady · falling tomorrow
- Coefficient 77 average coefficient · spring tides Oct 26–28
- Major solunar period 1:37–3:37 am today's activity: medium
Today in New Castle there are high tides at 1:17 am (5.3 ft) and 1:33 pm (6.2 ft) and low tides at 8:08 am and 9:05 pm. Tide coefficient 77. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:05 pm. The sun rises at 7:26 am and sets at 6:05 pm: 10 h 39 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:40 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:37 am to 3:37 am and from 2:09 pm to 4:09 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. There's a light breeze from the south (7 mph). Overcast, 64 °F.
Fishing in New Castle today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 8:08 am
- Sunrise at 7:26 am
- Rising pressure (+0.11 inHg in 24 h) and light offshore wind (4 mph)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 77 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:10 am to 8:00 am, combines the 8:08 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:40 am to 2:20 am, with the 1:17 am high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure. Also good from 2:10 pm to 4:10 pm, with the 1:33 pm high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: striped bass, summer flounder, longfin inshore squid and spot. October is one of the months when these are seen most: summer flounder and longfin inshore squid. What you can catch
Tides in New Castle
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:17 am 5.3 ft · coef. 77
- ▼ Low tide 8:08 am 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:33 pm 6.2 ft · coef. 75
- ▼ Next low tide 9:05 pm 0.4 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 13 min to low tide at 9:05 pm.
Tide coefficient 77 for the 1:17 am high tide and 75 for the 1:33 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.9 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on June 14 (6.5 ft) and the lowest, on February 2 (-0.5 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 8 to 11 (coefficient 81, 6.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 58, 4.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:26 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 1:17 am · 5.3 ft | Low tide 8:08 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 1:33 pm · 6.2 ft | Low tide 9:05 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 77 | 91% | Major periods 1:37 am · 2:09 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:27 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 2:08 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 8:58 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 2:24 pm · 6.1 ft | Low tide 10:00 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 74 | 84% | Major periods 2:41 am · 3:13 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:29 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 3:03 am · 5.0 ft | Low tide 9:53 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 3:22 pm · 6.0 ft | Low tide 10:57 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 70 | 74% | Major periods 3:46 am · 4:17 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:30 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 4:05 am · 4.9 ft | Low tide 10:54 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 4:26 pm · 5.8 ft | Low tide 11:56 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 66 | 63% | Major periods 4:48 am · 5:17 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:31 am · 5:00 pm | High tide 4:10 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 10:57 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 4:35 pm · 5.6 ft | Low tide 11:55 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 63 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:46 am · 5:13 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:32 am · 4:59 pm | High tide 5:18 am · 4.9 ft | Low tide 12:02 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 5:44 pm · 5.6 ft | — | Coef. 64 | 41% | Major periods 5:39 am · 6:03 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:33 am · 4:58 pm | Low tide 12:53 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 6:23 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 1:05 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 6:49 pm · 5.6 ft | Coef. 68 | 30% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:51 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the New Castle station (NOAA), 0.2 mi from New Castle. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Reedy Point reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at New Castle
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach New Castle: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:52 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station DELD1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Weather in New Castle
Now in New Castle
- Low / high
- 44 / 66 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 53%
- Dew pointDew point
- 46 °F
- Visibility
- 22 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 51
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.25 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 48° | 47° | 45° | 50° | 62° | 66° | 60° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 NE | 2 NNW | 2 NNW | 6 ENE | 5 ENE | 4 SSE | 8 S | 7 SE |
| Gusts | 5 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 12 |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 60° 8 S
- 9:00 pm 56° 7 SE
- 12:00 am 51° 4 ESE
- 3:00 am 48° 3 ESE
- 6:00 am 46° 2 ENE
- 9:00 am 49° 2 NNW
- 12:00 pm 65° 4 SW
- 3:00 pm 70° 6 SW
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 44 / 66 °F | 8 mph ESE | 1:17 am · 1:33 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 45 / 70 °F | 6 mph SSW | 2:08 am · 2:24 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 73 °F | 9 mph WNW | 3:03 am · 3:22 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 64 °F | 6 mph N | 4:05 am · 4:26 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 67 °F | 4 mph SSE | 4:10 am · 4:35 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 50 / 69 °F | 4 mph S | 5:18 am · 5:44 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 53 / 69 °F | 6 mph ENE | 6:23 am · 6:49 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 54 / 69 °F | 8 mph E | 7:24 am · 7:47 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 68 °F | 9 mph ESE | 8:19 am · 8:40 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 55 / 66 °F | 8 mph SSW | 9:09 am · 9:29 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 62 °F | 8 mph NW | 9:55 am · 10:14 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 55 °F | 8 mph NNW | 10:37 am · 10:57 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 36 / 58 °F | 6 mph N | 11:17 am · 11:39 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 37 / 58 °F | 5 mph NE | 11:55 am |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 45° / 70° 6 mph
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 54° / 73° 9 mph
- Sat 31 Overcast 47° / 64° 6 mph
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 67° 4 mph
- Mon 2 Overcast 50° / 69° 4 mph
- Tue 3 Overcast 53° / 69° 6 mph
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 54° / 69° 8 mph
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.0 °F; normal high: 63 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:52 pm (local time).
The sun in New Castle
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:27 am
- Full dark 7:04 pm
- Civil dawn 6:59 am
- Civil dusk 6:33 pm
- Solar noon 12:46 pm (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 39 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:27 pm
- Full dark 7:04 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,734 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in New Castle
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:37–3:37 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:09–4:09 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:04–11:04 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:10–8:10 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in New Castle
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 0.5 mi
- Jetty 1.1 mi
- Jetty 2.6 mi
- Jetty 6.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 3.9 mi
- Boat ramp 4.1 mi
- Pittsfield Street Boat Launch 4.6 mi
- Delaware City Marina 6.2 mi
- Marina 7.3 mi
- Masterbaiter's 4.5 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 370 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.7 mi. Right off the beach it already drops to about 13 ft.
From the shoreline (800 ft from New Castle) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep370 ft
- 33 ft deep0.7 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.4 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.4 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 13 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.7 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.4 mi out.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
New Castle Range Rear Light 2.0 mi west
- Light
- Steady green light · F G
- Light height
- 112 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 89 ft
- Built
- 1876
Other lighthouses nearby: New Castle Range Front Light (2.1 mi southwest), Finns Point Range Light (3.3 mi southeast).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near New CastleTides nearby
- Pennsville2.5 mi
- Churchtown3.0 mi
- Deepwater4.2 mi
- Delaware City5.8 mi
- Carneys Point6.1 mi
- Penns Grove7.0 mi
- Edgemoor7.1 mi
- Oakwood Beach7.6 mi
- Bellefonte8.1 mi
- Claymont11 mi
New Castle at a glance
- Town or city of about 5,382 people. Coordinates: 39.659° N, 75.564° W.
- It is 65 mi north of Lewes, the main place in Delaware. The sun rises 3 min later and sets at the same time than in Lewes.
- The nearest tide station, New Castle, is 0.2 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Deemers Beach (1.2 mi), Wilmington Port (4.5 mi).
Questions about New CastleQuestions
What time is high tide today in New Castle?
Today in New Castle there are high tides at 1:17 am (5.3 ft) and 1:33 pm (6.2 ft) and low tides at 8:08 am and 9:05 pm. Tide coefficient 77.
What time is sunset today in New Castle?
At 6:05 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in New Castle?
At 7:27 am. First light comes at 6:28 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:37–3:37 am, Minor 10:04–11:04 am, Major 2:09–4:09 pm, Minor 7:10–8:10 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in New Castle?
Overcast, from 44 °F to 66 °F, with a light breeze from the south (7 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit New Castle?
The best time to visit New Castle is from May to September: highs of 74 °F to 87 °F, about 10 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station New Castle (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).