Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : 11:48 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 07m at 5:07 am (5.3 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 - Jun 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:385.75:255.311:590.55:368:23Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:355.66:225.512:140.812:490.55:358:24Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:395.57:225.71:200.81:440.45:358:24Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:455.48:226.02:270.82:410.45:358:25Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:505.49:206.23:330.63:400.35:348:26Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:515.410:166.44:360.54:390.35:348:26Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:495.411:106.65:370.35:370.25:348:27New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:455.56:340.16:330.25:348:28New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:036.612:405.57:290.07:280.25:348:28New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:566.61:345.58:220.08:210.35:338:29Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:506.52:295.59:130.09:140.45:338:29Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:446.33:245.510:030.010:070.55:338:30Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:386.14:205.510:520.111:010.65:338:30Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:335.95:155.511:410.211:560.75:338:31First Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:285.66:105.612:300.35:338:31First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:245.57:045.712:520.81:190.35:338:31First Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:205.37:585.81:470.82:070.45:338:32First Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:165.28:495.92:430.72:550.45:338:32Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:095.29:386.03:370.63:430.45:348:32Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:595.110:236.04:290.54:300.45:348:33Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:475.111:066.05:190.45:150.55:348:33Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:325.111:466.06:060.46:000.55:348:33Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:145.06:510.36:420.55:348:33Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:236.012:545.07:330.37:230.65:358:33Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:585.91:315.08:130.38:030.65:358:33Full Moon25Fri
26Sat1:325.92:065.08:520.48:420.65:358:33Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:065.92:425.19:290.49:220.65:368:34Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:435.93:205.310:060.410:060.75:368:34Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:265.94:045.510:450.410:570.85:368:34Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:145.84:545.611:280.411:560.85:378:34Third Quarter30Wed
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 8:27 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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