Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 02m at 1:30 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:59 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Apr 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:145.28:445.02:240.63:100.35:466:26Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:075.39:335.23:200.43:580.25:446:27Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:535.410:175.44:120.34:430.15:436:28Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:365.410:585.55:000.25:230.15:416:29New Moon4Mon
5Tue11:165.311:355.65:440.16:000.25:396:30New Moon5Tue
6Wed11:545.26:260.16:350.25:386:31New Moon6Wed
7Thu12:095.612:315.17:060.27:070.35:366:32New Moon7Thu
8Fri12:415.51:084.97:450.37:370.55:356:33Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:115.51:444.88:230.48:060.55:336:34Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:405.52:214.79:020.58:380.65:326:34Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:135.53:034.69:440.69:180.75:306:35Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:555.53:514.510:320.710:090.75:296:36First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:465.44:474.611:260.811:100.85:276:37First Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:475.45:494.712:250.85:266:38First Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:575.36:514.912:180.71:230.75:246:39First Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:065.47:495.21:270.62:200.55:236:40Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:085.68:435.62:330.43:140.35:216:41Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:055.79:345.93:350.24:060.25:206:42Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:585.810:236.24:330.04:560.05:186:43Full Moon19Tue
20Wed10:495.711:116.45:30-0.25:440.05:176:44Full Moon20Wed
21Thu11:405.611:596.56:24-0.26:320.05:156:45Full Moon21Thu
22Fri12:315.57:17-0.27:200.25:146:46Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:486.41:245.38:110.08:100.35:136:47Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:406.33:205.110:050.110:030.66:117:48Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:356.04:194.911:000.310:590.76:107:49Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:345.75:204.811:570.511:580.96:097:50Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:385.56:234.912:530.66:077:51Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:425.47:255.012:581.01:490.66:067:52Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:455.38:225.21:590.92:420.66:057:53Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:425.39:155.42:570.83:320.56:037:54Waning Crescent30Sat
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 4:14 am — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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