Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 40m at 4:13 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:45 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Oct 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:386.012:596.37:420.38:180.45:585:45Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:255.91:476.38:280.39:110.55:595:43Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:185.72:406.29:180.510:080.66:005:42Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:165.53:406.110:140.611:080.76:015:40First Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:205.34:456.011:140.76:025:39First Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:275.35:546.012:100.712:180.76:035:37First Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:345.37:016.01:110.71:200.76:045:35Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:375.58:036.12:100.52:220.66:055:34Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:355.78:586.13:050.43:200.46:065:32Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:285.99:496.23:580.24:140.36:075:31Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:166.010:356.14:460.15:050.26:085:29Full Moon11Sat
12Sun11:006.111:196.05:310.15:530.26:095:28Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:426.16:130.16:390.36:105:26Full Moon13Mon
14Tue12:015.912:236.06:530.27:220.46:115:25Full Moon14Tue
15Wed12:425.71:015.97:300.48:040.56:125:23Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:245.51:405.88:060.58:460.76:135:22Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri2:075.32:195.78:420.69:290.86:145:20Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:525.13:005.69:190.710:150.86:155:19Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:404.93:465.510:020.811:030.96:165:17Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:324.94:385.410:520.811:550.86:175:16Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:274.85:365.411:480.86:185:15Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:234.96:345.512:490.812:480.76:195:13Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:175.17:315.61:420.61:470.66:205:12Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:085.38:245.72:330.52:450.56:215:11Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:565.69:135.83:230.33:410.36:235:09Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:415.810:005.94:120.24:350.16:245:08New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:246.110:465.94:590.05:270.06:255:07New Moon27Mon
28Tue11:086.211:325.85:450.06:190.06:265:05New Moon28Tue
29Wed11:526.36:320.07:110.06:275:04New Moon29Wed
30Thu12:205.712:406.47:190.08:040.06:285:03Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri1:115.61:306.38:090.18:580.26:295:02Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 6:59 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 81% 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 Waxing Gibbous (81% 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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