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 : in 19m at 11:48 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 5:37 pm (5.7 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 - Jul 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:004.910:195.94:310.74:240.65:388:33Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:484.911:026.05:230.65:130.65:388:33Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:324.911:436.06:120.46:020.55:398:33Full Moon3Fri
4Sat12:145.06:580.46:480.55:398:33Full Moon4Sat
5Sun12:236.112:555.17:430.37:340.45:408:33Full Moon5Sun
6Mon1:026.11:365.28:250.38:210.45:408:32Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:446.22:185.39:080.29:080.45:418:32Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:286.13:045.59:500.29:590.55:418:32Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:166.03:535.710:350.210:530.65:428:32Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:095.94:475.811:220.311:530.75:438:31Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:065.75:455.912:130.35:438:31Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:095.56:466.012:550.81:080.45:448:30Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon7:145.37:496.12:000.82:060.45:458:30Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:205.28:516.23:040.73:050.55:468:29Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:225.29:506.24:060.64:050.55:468:29Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:205.210:456.35:050.55:020.55:478:28Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:155.311:356.36:000.45:570.45:488:28New Moon17Fri
18Sat12:065.36:500.36:480.55:498:27New Moon18Sat
19Sun12:236.212:545.47:370.27:360.55:508:26New Moon19Sun
20Mon1:086.11:405.48:210.28:220.65:508:26Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:526.02:255.49:020.39:060.75:518:25Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:355.93:095.49:410.49:490.85:528:24Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:185.73:535.410:190.410:330.95:538:23Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:025.54:385.410:570.511:201.05:548:23First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:495.35:245.411:360.65:558:22First Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:405.16:135.512:111.112:180.65:558:21First Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:354.97:055.51:061.11:050.75:568:20First Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:334.87:595.62:031.11:570.75:578:19Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:304.88:525.73:001.02:520.75:588:18Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:244.89:435.83:560.83:470.75:598:17Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:144.910:316.04:500.74:420.66:008:16Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 2:42 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 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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