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 6h 09m 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 - Aug 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:475.011:566.16:280.56:160.56:018:15New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:285.17:120.47:030.56:028:14New Moon2Tue
3Wed12:376.21:085.37:540.47:500.46:038:13New Moon3Wed
4Thu1:176.21:485.58:350.38:370.46:048:12Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri1:596.22:315.79:160.39:250.56:048:11Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat2:446.13:165.89:570.310:170.66:058:10Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun3:335.94:066.010:400.411:140.76:068:08First Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:265.65:016.011:280.56:078:07First Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:265.46:016.012:150.912:220.66:088:06First Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:315.17:066.01:201.01:210.76:098:05First Quarter10Wed
11Thu7:395.08:126.02:261.02:240.86:108:04Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:465.09:166.13:300.93:270.86:118:02Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:485.110:156.24:310.84:280.76:128:01Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:455.211:086.25:270.65:250.76:138:00Full Moon14Sun
15Mon11:365.311:576.26:190.56:180.66:147:58Full Moon15Mon
16Tue12:255.47:060.47:070.66:157:57Full Moon16Tue
17Wed12:426.11:105.57:490.47:530.66:167:56Full Moon17Wed
18Thu1:246.01:535.58:290.48:370.76:177:54Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri2:065.92:345.59:060.59:200.96:187:53Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:475.73:155.59:420.610:021.06:197:51Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun3:295.53:565.510:160.710:471.16:197:50Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:135.34:385.510:510.811:351.26:207:49Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:025.05:245.511:300.96:217:47Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:554.86:155.512:281.212:160.96:227:46Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:534.77:115.51:251.31:091.06:237:44Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri7:534.78:105.62:231.22:071.06:247:43Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:504.89:065.73:201.13:060.96:257:41Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:434.99:575.94:150.94:030.86:267:40Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:315.110:456.15:060.74:590.66:277:38Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:155.311:296.25:540.65:510.56:287:37New Moon30Tue
31Wed11:585.66:390.46:420.36:297:35New Moon31Wed
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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