Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:30 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 41m at 6:30 pm (5.7 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 - Jan 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:044.63:225.19:46-0.110:23-0.37:234:48Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:564.74:144.910:380.011:09-0.27:234:49First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:484.75:074.711:310.111:55-0.27:234:50First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:404.76:014.512:250.17:234:51First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:334.86:564.412:41-0.21:200.17:234:52First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:254.97:494.31:28-0.12:150.17:234:53Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:155.08:414.32:17-0.13:090.07:234:53Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:035.09:294.33:05-0.24:00-0.17:234:54Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:475.110:154.33:52-0.24:49-0.27:234:55Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:295.110:574.24:39-0.25:35-0.27:224:56Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:075.111:364.25:23-0.36:18-0.27:224:57Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:445.16:06-0.36:58-0.27:224:58Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:124.312:195.16:47-0.37:37-0.27:225:00Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:474.312:555.17:27-0.38:15-0.27:215:01Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:234.51:345.18:09-0.38:52-0.27:215:02Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:024.62:175.18:54-0.29:31-0.27:215:03Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:474.83:064.99:45-0.110:14-0.27:205:04Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:374.94:024.710:450.011:04-0.17:205:05Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:344.95:054.511:510.17:195:06Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:385.06:144.312:02-0.11:010.27:195:07Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:475.07:244.21:050.02:090.17:185:08Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:545.18:304.32:11-0.13:150.07:175:09Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:585.39:314.43:15-0.24:16-0.27:175:11Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:575.410:274.54:16-0.35:12-0.47:165:12New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:515.511:194.75:13-0.46:04-0.57:155:13New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:425.56:06-0.56:52-0.67:155:14New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:094.812:315.46:56-0.67:38-0.67:145:15New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:574.81:175.37:44-0.58:20-0.57:135:16Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:444.82:035.28:30-0.49:02-0.47:125:18Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:304.82:485.09:17-0.29:42-0.37:125:19Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue3:164.83:364.710:04-0.110:22-0.27:115:20First Quarter31Tue
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 10:00 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 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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