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 : 12:34 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 07m at 6:02 am (5.0 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 - Nov 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:504.97:065.31:090.71:140.86:305:01Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:425.17:585.31:570.62:100.76:315:00Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:295.38:465.32:440.53:040.56:324:59Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:125.49:305.23:290.43:570.46:334:58Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:525.610:125.24:120.34:470.36:344:57New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:295.810:535.14:550.35:370.36:354:55New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:065.911:335.05:360.36:250.36:374:54New Moon7Wed
8Thu11:455.96:180.37:130.46:384:53New Moon8Thu
9Fri12:164.912:275.97:020.48:030.46:394:52Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:024.81:155.97:490.48:540.56:404:51Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:544.82:095.88:430.59:480.66:414:50Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon2:524.73:105.69:420.510:450.66:424:50First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:554.84:175.510:460.511:420.56:434:49First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:014.95:255.511:510.56:454:48First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:065.16:315.412:380.312:550.46:464:47First Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:085.37:325.41:340.21:570.36:474:46Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:065.68:285.52:270.02:570.16:484:45Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:585.99:205.43:18-0.13:540.06:494:45Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:476.010:095.34:07-0.24:47-0.16:504:44Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:326.010:555.24:54-0.15:38-0.16:514:43Full Moon20Tue
21Wed11:166.011:415.15:39-0.16:260.06:524:43Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:585.96:220.17:110.16:544:42Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:254.912:395.77:030.27:540.26:554:42Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:104.81:205.57:430.38:370.36:564:41Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:554.62:025.48:220.49:190.46:574:41Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:414.52:465.39:030.510:020.46:584:40Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:284.53:345.19:480.510:450.46:594:40Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:184.54:255.010:390.511:310.47:004:39Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:094.55:194.911:340.67:014:39Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:014.66:154.812:170.312:320.57:024:39Third Quarter30Fri
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 9:18 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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