Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:13 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 12m at 9:15 pm (5.8 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 - May 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:135.37:064.912:290.91:250.66:037:55First Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:125.28:005.01:280.82:180.66:017:56First Quarter2Sat
3Sun8:105.38:515.22:270.83:090.56:007:57Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:055.39:395.43:260.64:000.45:597:58Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:565.410:245.74:220.44:480.35:587:59Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:435.511:065.95:170.35:360.35:578:00Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:295.511:486.16:090.16:220.25:558:01Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:145.57:010.07:080.25:548:02Full Moon8Fri
9Sat12:306.31:015.57:510.07:540.35:538:03Full Moon9Sat
10Sun1:146.41:505.48:420.08:420.35:528:04Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:026.42:425.49:340.19:330.45:518:05Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue2:546.33:395.310:270.210:290.55:508:06Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed3:516.14:395.211:230.311:290.65:498:07Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:545.95:435.312:200.35:488:08Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:005.86:475.412:310.71:180.35:478:09Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:075.77:495.61:330.72:150.35:468:10Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun8:115.78:485.82:350.63:090.25:468:10Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:095.79:426.03:350.44:020.15:458:11Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:025.710:316.24:310.34:520.15:448:12Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:525.711:166.35:250.25:390.15:438:13Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:385.611:596.36:150.16:230.25:428:14New Moon21Thu
22Fri12:225.57:010.17:040.35:428:15New Moon22Fri
23Sat12:396.21:055.47:460.27:440.45:418:16New Moon23Sat
24Sun1:176.11:475.28:280.28:210.65:408:17New Moon24Sun
25Mon1:556.02:295.19:080.38:570.75:408:17Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:315.93:125.09:480.49:330.85:398:18Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:095.83:555.010:280.510:120.85:388:19Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:485.74:404.911:100.610:570.95:388:20Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:335.65:285.011:540.611:490.95:378:21First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:235.56:195.012:410.65:378:21First Quarter30Sat
31Sun6:195.47:115.212:460.91:300.65:368:22First Quarter31Sun
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 12:44 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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