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 1h 18m 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 - Nov 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:465.08:035.42:030.62:110.76:305:01Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:345.28:515.42:500.53:050.66:315:00Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:185.39:355.43:350.33:560.56:324:59Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:585.510:165.34:170.34:450.46:334:58Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:345.610:545.24:570.35:320.36:344:57Full Moon5Wed
6Thu11:085.711:325.05:360.36:180.46:354:55Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:415.86:130.47:040.46:374:54Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:104.912:165.86:510.47:510.56:384:53Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:514.812:575.87:310.58:390.66:394:52Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:374.71:455.88:170.59:320.76:404:51Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:304.62:415.79:130.610:280.76:414:51Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:314.63:465.510:170.711:270.76:424:50Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:384.64:575.411:250.66:434:49Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:464.86:085.412:250.612:320.66:454:48Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:515.17:145.51:230.41:370.46:464:47Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:515.48:135.52:170.12:390.26:474:46Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:465.79:075.63:100.03:380.06:484:46Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:366.09:585.54:00-0.24:33-0.16:494:45New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:246.110:465.44:48-0.25:26-0.26:504:44New Moon19Wed
20Thu11:096.111:325.25:34-0.26:16-0.16:514:43New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:536.06:18-0.17:04-0.16:524:43New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:185.012:355.97:010.17:500.16:544:42Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:044.91:195.77:420.38:350.26:554:42Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:514.72:035.58:240.49:200.46:564:41Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:394.52:505.39:070.510:050.46:574:41Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:294.43:395.29:530.610:510.56:584:40First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:214.44:325.110:430.611:380.46:594:40First Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:154.45:285.011:380.67:004:39First Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:084.56:234.912:260.412:350.67:014:39First Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:004.77:174.91:140.31:320.57:024:39Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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