Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 46m at 2:26 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:135.46:104.712:360.86:027:55Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:115.37:054.812:261.01:280.76:017:56Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:125.38:004.91:280.92:210.76:007:57Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:135.38:525.22:310.83:130.65:597:58Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:095.49:405.53:310.74:030.55:587:59Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:015.510:265.84:300.54:520.45:578:00Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:505.511:106.15:260.35:400.35:558:01New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:385.511:546.36:210.26:260.35:548:02New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:265.47:140.17:140.35:538:03New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:396.41:155.38:060.18:020.45:528:04New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:266.42:085.28:590.18:530.55:518:05Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:186.33:045.19:540.29:470.65:508:06Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:146.24:045.010:490.410:460.75:498:07Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:155.95:075.011:470.411:480.85:488:08First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:225.76:125.112:440.55:478:09First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:295.67:155.312:510.81:410.55:468:10First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:355.58:155.51:540.82:360.45:468:11First Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:355.59:105.72:540.73:280.35:458:11Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:295.510:006.03:520.54:170.25:448:12Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:195.510:466.14:460.45:040.25:438:13Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:055.411:286.25:370.35:470.35:428:14Full Moon21Tue
22Wed11:485.46:250.36:280.45:428:15Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:086.212:315.27:100.37:070.55:418:16Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:456.11:125.17:520.37:430.65:408:17Full Moon24Fri
25Sat1:216.01:535.08:330.48:180.75:408:18Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:565.92:334.99:120.58:520.85:398:18Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:305.83:134.89:510.69:280.95:388:19Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:065.73:554.810:310.610:080.95:388:20Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:465.74:384.811:120.710:550.95:378:21Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:325.65:264.911:560.711:491.05:378:21Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:255.56:175.012:440.75:368:22Third Quarter31Fri
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 5:11 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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