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 4h 49m 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 - Jul 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:036.14:465.511:190.211:310.65:378:33First Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:015.95:445.612:100.25:388:33First Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:015.76:425.812:310.61:020.25:388:33First Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:015.57:395.91:310.71:530.35:398:33First Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:595.38:356.12:310.62:450.35:398:33Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:565.29:276.23:300.63:360.45:408:33Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:495.210:166.24:260.54:260.55:408:32Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:405.111:026.25:190.55:140.55:418:32Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:285.111:456.16:090.46:010.65:428:32Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:135.06:550.46:450.75:428:31Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:266.112:565.07:380.47:260.75:438:31Full Moon11Fri
12Sat1:056.01:384.98:180.58:050.85:448:31Full Moon12Sat
13Sun1:435.92:174.98:560.58:430.85:448:30Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:195.82:554.99:310.69:200.95:458:30Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:555.73:325.010:060.69:590.95:468:29Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:335.64:105.110:390.610:431.05:478:29Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:135.54:505.211:150.611:331.15:478:28Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:005.35:355.311:530.65:488:27Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:535.16:275.512:311.112:380.65:498:27Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:534.97:235.61:351.11:300.75:508:26Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:584.88:235.82:421.12:280.75:518:25Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:024.89:226.03:481.03:310.75:528:25Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:024.910:206.24:500.84:350.65:528:24Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:595.011:156.45:490.65:370.55:538:23New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:535.26:440.46:360.45:548:22New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:106.512:475.47:360.27:320.35:558:21New Moon26Sat
27Sun1:036.51:405.58:260.18:270.25:568:20Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:576.42:335.69:150.09:210.35:578:20Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:506.33:275.810:030.110:160.35:588:19Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:446.14:215.910:510.111:120.55:588:18Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:395.95:165.911:390.25:598:17First Quarter31Thu
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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