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 : in 39m at 1:25 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:334.96:565.71:021.012:581.15:575:46Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:305.07:515.71:560.91:541.05:585:44Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:235.28:425.82:470.82:470.95:595:42Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:115.39:285.83:340.63:380.76:005:41Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:545.510:105.84:180.54:270.66:015:39Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:345.610:485.74:590.55:120.66:025:38Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:095.611:245.65:370.55:560.66:035:36Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:415.711:585.56:130.56:380.66:045:35Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:115.86:460.67:200.76:055:33Full Moon9Thu
10Fri12:325.312:415.97:170.68:020.86:065:31Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:075.21:155.97:480.78:481.06:075:30Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:485.01:575.98:250.89:391.16:085:28Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:374.92:485.99:130.910:381.26:095:27Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:364.83:505.810:141.011:421.26:105:25Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:464.85:035.711:281.06:115:24Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:584.86:205.712:451.112:410.96:125:22Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:075.17:305.81:460.81:500.76:135:21Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:095.48:326.02:440.62:540.56:155:20Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:055.89:276.13:380.33:540.36:165:18Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:576.110:186.14:280.14:500.16:175:17New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:456.311:066.05:160.05:430.06:185:15New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:316.411:535.96:020.06:340.06:195:14New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:176.46:460.17:240.16:205:13Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:405.61:016.37:290.28:120.36:215:11Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:285.41:476.18:110.49:000.56:225:10Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:175.12:345.98:550.69:490.76:235:09Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:094.93:245.79:410.810:400.86:245:07First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:034.84:195.510:300.911:310.86:255:06First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:004.75:165.411:241.06:265:05First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:574.76:155.312:230.812:201.06:285:03First Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:534.87:115.41:140.71:160.96:295:02Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 4:25 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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