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 4h 01m 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 - Apr 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:105.34:004.510:300.610:100.65:466:25First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:575.24:534.411:200.711:030.75:456:26First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:525.15:494.412:150.75:436:27First Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:545.06:474.512:040.71:110.75:416:28First Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:575.17:414.71:070.72:060.65:406:29Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:555.28:325.02:090.52:580.55:386:30Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:485.39:185.33:080.43:470.35:376:31Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:375.410:025.64:040.24:340.25:356:32Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:235.510:445.94:580.05:190.15:346:33Full Moon9Sun
10Mon11:095.511:276.15:50-0.16:030.15:326:34Full Moon10Mon
11Tue11:555.46:42-0.16:480.15:306:35Full Moon11Tue
12Wed12:116.212:445.37:33-0.17:340.25:296:36Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:586.21:355.18:260.18:230.45:276:37Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:496.12:325.09:210.29:180.55:266:38Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:465.93:334.810:190.410:180.75:246:39Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:505.74:394.811:190.511:220.85:236:40Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:595.55:464.912:200.55:216:41Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:105.46:515.012:270.81:180.55:206:42Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:155.47:515.31:310.72:140.45:196:43Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:145.58:455.62:310.53:060.35:176:44Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:065.59:335.83:270.33:540.25:166:45Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:535.510:175.94:200.24:390.15:146:46Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:375.510:586.05:080.15:200.25:136:47New Moon23Sun
24Mon11:185.411:366.05:540.15:590.35:126:48New Moon24Mon
25Tue11:595.26:370.26:350.45:106:49New Moon25Tue
26Wed12:115.912:395.17:170.37:090.55:096:50New Moon26Wed
27Thu12:465.81:184.97:570.47:410.65:086:51Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:195.81:594.88:360.58:140.75:066:52Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:535.72:404.79:160.68:510.85:056:53Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:305.64:244.710:580.710:340.86:047:54Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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