Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 36m at 9:42 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 3:13 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Mar 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:245.28:084.71:510.12:510.27:366:53Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:345.39:144.92:590.03:550.07:346:54Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:405.510:145.14:04-0.14:54-0.27:336:55Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:395.711:095.35:05-0.35:50-0.47:316:56Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:345.86:02-0.56:42-0.67:306:57New Moon5Fri
6Sat12:015.512:255.96:56-0.77:31-0.67:286:58New Moon6Sat
7Sun12:515.61:145.87:47-0.78:17-0.67:276:59New Moon7Sun
8Mon1:395.62:025.78:36-0.69:02-0.57:257:00Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue2:265.62:505.59:25-0.59:45-0.37:247:02Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:125.53:385.310:13-0.310:28-0.17:227:03Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:005.44:285.111:02-0.111:130.07:207:04Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:495.35:214.911:520.111:590.27:197:05First Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:405.16:164.712:440.27:177:06First Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:365.07:134.712:490.31:380.37:167:07First Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:335.08:104.71:420.42:330.37:147:08First Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:295.09:044.82:360.33:260.27:127:09Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:235.19:554.93:300.24:180.17:117:10Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:135.210:415.04:230.15:060.07:097:11Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:585.311:245.15:130.05:520.07:087:12Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:395.36:01-0.16:34-0.17:067:13Full Moon20Sat
21Sun12:025.212:175.36:46-0.27:15-0.17:047:14Full Moon21Sun
22Mon12:385.312:545.37:30-0.27:530.07:037:15Full Moon22Mon
23Tue1:115.41:305.38:13-0.28:300.07:017:16Full Moon23Tue
24Wed1:445.52:085.38:56-0.19:060.17:007:17Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu2:205.62:505.29:410.09:460.26:587:18Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri3:025.73:385.110:300.210:310.36:567:19Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:515.74:345.011:260.311:270.46:557:20Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:495.65:384.912:270.46:537:21Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:565.56:474.912:320.51:310.46:527:22Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:095.47:565.01:400.52:340.46:507:23Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed8:205.59:005.22:460.43:350.26:487:24Waning Crescent31Wed
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 12:27 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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