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 : in 9m at 12:34 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:434.98:156.02:341.12:260.76:018:15Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:534.99:216.23:421.03:350.76:018:14Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:575.110:236.34:450.84:400.66:028:13Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:575.211:206.45:440.55:410.56:038:12Full Moon4Fri
5Sat11:525.46:380.36:380.46:048:11Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:136.412:445.57:280.27:310.36:058:10Full Moon6Sun
7Mon1:046.41:355.68:150.18:220.46:068:09Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:526.32:235.78:590.19:110.56:078:08Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:406.13:115.79:420.210:000.66:088:06Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:275.83:595.710:240.310:490.86:098:05Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:155.64:475.711:050.511:400.96:108:04Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:065.35:375.711:480.66:118:03Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:005.16:295.712:331.012:340.86:128:01Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:565.07:235.71:281.11:230.86:138:00Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:544.98:185.72:241.02:140.96:147:59Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:504.99:125.83:191.03:080.96:157:57Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:435.010:015.94:120.84:010.86:157:56Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:315.010:476.05:020.74:520.76:167:55Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:155.111:286.05:480.65:400.66:177:53New Moon19Sat
20Sun11:565.26:310.56:260.56:187:52New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:066.012:335.37:110.57:100.56:197:50New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:416.01:075.57:490.57:530.56:207:49New Moon22Tue
23Wed1:166.01:415.68:250.58:360.66:217:48Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:535.92:175.89:000.59:200.76:227:46Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:335.82:586.09:350.510:090.86:237:45Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:185.63:446.010:140.611:051.06:247:43Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:105.44:386.011:010.76:257:42First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:105.15:406.012:081.112:000.86:267:40First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:215.06:515.91:161.21:080.96:277:39First Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:344.98:045.92:231.22:190.96:287:37Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu8:445.09:136.13:281.03:260.86:297:35Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 3:32 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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