Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 56m at 12:35 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:02 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Dec 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:474.73:035.59:380.210:330.27:034:38First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:444.84:045.410:390.211:260.17:044:38First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:454.95:085.311:420.27:054:38First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:485.16:135.212:200.012:470.27:064:38First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:505.37:165.11:15-0.11:500.17:074:38Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:495.68:165.12:10-0.22:52-0.17:084:38Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:455.89:115.13:05-0.33:51-0.27:094:38Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:375.910:045.13:58-0.34:47-0.37:094:38Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:275.910:545.04:49-0.35:41-0.37:104:38Full Moon9Mon
10Tue11:155.911:434.95:39-0.36:31-0.37:114:38Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:015.76:27-0.27:18-0.27:124:38Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:314.812:475.67:13-0.18:04-0.17:134:38Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:194.71:325.47:580.08:480.07:144:38Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:074.62:185.28:420.19:310.17:144:38Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:554.53:055.09:270.310:140.17:154:38Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:444.53:554.910:150.310:570.17:164:39Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:344.54:474.711:070.411:420.17:164:39Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:264.55:424.612:010.47:174:39Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:184.66:384.412:280.112:580.47:184:40Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:104.77:334.31:160.11:550.37:184:40Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:004.98:254.32:040.12:520.27:194:41Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:485.09:144.32:540.03:470.17:194:41Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:335.110:014.33:440.04:390.07:204:42Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:155.210:454.34:33-0.15:29-0.17:204:42New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:575.311:274.45:21-0.26:17-0.27:214:43New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:395.46:08-0.37:03-0.27:214:43New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:104.412:235.46:56-0.37:48-0.37:214:44Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:544.51:105.47:44-0.38:34-0.37:224:45Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:424.71:595.48:35-0.39:20-0.37:224:45Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:324.82:535.39:29-0.310:09-0.37:224:46Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue3:274.93:505.110:27-0.210:56-0.37:224:47First 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 3:18 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 46% 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 (46% 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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