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 3h 28m 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 - May 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:386.12:204.99:150.48:590.66:037:55Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:236.13:114.910:060.59:500.76:027:56Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:146.04:084.811:000.610:490.86:007:57Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:145.85:114.911:580.711:540.95:597:58First Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:225.76:185.012:570.75:587:59First Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:345.67:245.21:020.81:560.65:578:00First Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:445.68:265.52:080.72:530.45:568:01Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:475.69:235.83:110.53:470.35:558:02Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:445.710:156.14:110.34:380.25:548:03Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:365.711:036.35:080.25:270.15:528:04Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:255.611:486.46:010.16:130.15:518:05Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:115.56:510.16:560.25:508:06Full Moon12Mon
13Tue12:316.412:565.47:380.17:370.45:498:07Full Moon13Tue
14Wed1:126.31:405.28:230.28:170.65:488:08Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:526.12:255.09:070.48:560.75:488:08Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:325.93:114.99:500.59:350.95:478:09Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:145.83:584.810:330.610:161.05:468:10Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:585.64:474.811:170.711:021.15:458:11Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:475.55:394.812:030.85:448:12Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:415.36:324.812:510.85:438:13Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:385.27:254.912:521.11:400.75:428:14Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:365.28:175.11:521.02:290.75:428:15Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:315.19:055.42:510.93:170.65:418:16Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:245.19:505.63:490.84:040.65:408:16Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:135.110:335.84:450.74:500.65:408:17Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:595.111:136.05:390.55:370.55:398:18New Moon26Mon
27Tue11:455.111:556.26:310.46:230.55:388:19New Moon27Tue
28Wed12:315.07:220.37:100.65:388:20New Moon28Wed
29Thu12:386.31:195.08:130.37:590.65:378:21New Moon29Thu
30Fri1:246.32:095.09:030.38:510.65:378:21Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat2:156.23:045.09:550.49:460.75:368:22Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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