Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : 2:18 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 22m at 7:57 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Sep 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:506.31:155.78:000.38:100.46:307:34Full Moon1Sat
2Sun1:316.21:555.98:410.38:580.46:317:32Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:156.12:396.19:220.39:490.56:327:30Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:036.03:276.110:050.410:440.76:337:29Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:555.74:206.110:530.511:440.96:337:27Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:545.55:206.111:470.76:347:26Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:585.26:266.012:471.012:470.86:357:24Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:075.17:356.01:521.01:510.96:367:22Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:145.18:426.02:550.92:550.86:377:21Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:175.39:436.13:560.83:560.76:387:19Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:145.410:376.24:520.64:540.66:397:18Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:065.611:266.25:440.45:480.56:407:16New Moon12Wed
13Thu11:545.76:320.36:380.56:417:14New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:126.212:395.87:150.37:250.56:427:13New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:546.11:215.87:560.48:090.66:437:11New Moon15Sat
16Sun1:355.92:025.88:340.58:520.76:447:09Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:165.72:415.79:100.69:340.96:457:08Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:575.53:205.79:440.710:171.06:467:06Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:405.34:015.610:180.811:021.16:467:05Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:275.14:445.610:560.911:521.26:477:03First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:184.95:335.511:401.06:487:01First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:144.86:295.512:461.212:321.06:497:00First Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:134.87:285.61:421.11:311.06:506:58First Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:114.88:275.72:391.02:311.06:516:56Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:055.09:215.83:330.93:300.86:526:55Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:555.210:116.04:250.74:260.66:536:53Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:405.510:576.25:140.55:200.46:546:51Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:235.711:416.26:000.46:120.36:556:50Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:056.06:450.27:020.26:566:48Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:256.211:47 AM6.26:280.26:520.25:575:47Full Moon30Sun
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 11:07 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (73% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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