Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 53m at 2:26 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:57 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Oct 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:055.910:256.24:400.34:520.35:585:45New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:536.011:126.25:270.25:430.35:595:44New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:396.111:576.06:120.16:320.36:005:42New Moon3Thu
4Fri12:226.16:530.27:190.46:015:41New Moon4Fri
5Sat12:405.81:046.17:330.38:040.56:025:39Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:245.61:466.08:110.58:490.76:035:37Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon2:095.32:285.98:490.79:350.96:045:36Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:565.13:135.79:280.910:231.06:055:34First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:474.94:025.610:121.011:141.06:065:33First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:424.84:565.511:011.06:075:31First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:394.75:555.512:071.011:57 AM1.16:085:30First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:374.86:535.51:001.012:541.06:095:28First Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:314.97:475.61:530.81:510.96:105:27Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:215.18:375.72:430.72:460.76:115:25Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:075.39:235.83:300.53:390.56:125:24Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:485.510:055.84:150.44:300.46:135:22Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:275.710:455.84:570.35:190.36:145:21Full Moon17Thu
18Fri11:035.911:255.75:380.36:070.36:155:19Full Moon18Fri
19Sat11:406.16:170.36:550.36:165:18Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:065.612:196.26:570.37:440.46:175:16Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:495.41:026.27:390.48:350.66:185:15Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:385.21:516.18:250.59:310.76:195:14Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:335.02:476.09:190.710:300.86:205:12Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:354.93:535.810:220.811:320.96:215:11Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:444.85:055.711:290.86:225:10Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:544.96:185.612:340.812:370.86:235:08Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:015.17:255.71:340.61:410.76:245:07Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:015.48:245.82:300.42:430.56:265:06Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:565.79:175.83:230.23:400.36:275:04Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:465.910:055.84:120.14:340.26:285:03New Moon30Wed
31Thu10:316.010:505.74:580.05:240.16:295:02New Moon31Thu
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 65% 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 First Quarter (65% 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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