Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:26 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 34m at 7:26 pm (5.7 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 - Apr 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:265.512:535.07:410.27:390.35:476:25Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:595.61:334.98:240.38:140.45:456:26Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:385.72:184.89:120.48:560.55:436:27Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:245.73:124.710:070.69:490.65:426:28Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:195.64:154.611:080.710:550.75:406:29First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:255.55:264.612:120.75:396:30First Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:415.46:364.812:090.81:160.65:376:31First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:575.47:435.01:200.62:170.55:366:32Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:065.58:425.42:260.43:140.35:346:33Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:055.79:365.73:280.24:070.15:326:34Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:595.810:256.04:26-0.14:57-0.15:316:35Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:485.811:126.15:19-0.25:43-0.15:296:36Full Moon12Sat
13Sun11:345.711:566.26:10-0.36:27-0.15:286:37Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:205.66:58-0.27:090.05:266:38Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:396.21:055.47:45-0.17:490.25:256:39Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:216.01:505.28:300.18:280.55:236:40Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:035.92:385.09:160.39:090.75:226:41Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:485.73:284.810:030.59:520.85:206:42Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:355.54:214.710:510.710:411.05:196:43Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:285.35:174.611:430.711:361.05:186:44Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:275.26:144.712:350.85:166:45Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:275.17:104.812:341.01:280.75:156:46Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:255.28:025.01:330.92:180.65:136:47Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:195.28:505.22:300.83:070.55:126:48Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:075.39:335.43:240.63:520.55:116:49Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:525.310:125.64:160.44:360.45:096:50Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:335.211:485.76:060.36:170.46:087:51New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:135.26:530.36:560.46:077:52New Moon28Mon
29Tue12:235.912:535.17:400.37:350.56:057:53New Moon29Tue
30Wed12:596.01:355.08:270.38:150.56:047:54Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 10:56 pm — 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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