Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : 9:42 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 40m at 2:41 am (6.0 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 - Oct 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:115.71:295.88:090.48:350.66:576:46Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:465.62:015.98:440.59:180.76:586:44Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun2:235.52:386.09:190.610:050.86:596:43Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:075.43:236.09:590.610:580.97:006:41Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue3:585.34:176.010:490.711:571.07:016:40First Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:595.25:205.911:520.87:026:38First Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:085.26:315.91:001.01:010.87:036:36First Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:185.27:446.02:030.92:090.87:046:35Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:255.48:506.13:040.73:150.67:056:33Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun9:265.79:506.24:020.44:160.47:066:32Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:226.010:456.34:570.25:150.27:076:30Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:146.211:366.45:490.06:100.07:086:29Full Moon12Tue
13Wed12:036.36:38-0.17:030.07:096:27Full Moon13Wed
14Thu12:256.312:506.47:24-0.17:530.07:106:26Full Moon14Thu
15Fri1:126.11:366.38:090.08:420.27:116:24Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat2:005.92:216.28:520.29:300.37:126:23Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:485.63:076.09:350.410:170.57:136:21Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon3:375.43:555.910:190.611:060.67:146:20Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:295.24:455.711:040.711:560.77:156:18Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:235.15:395.611:530.87:166:17Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:195.06:355.512:480.812:460.97:186:16Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:155.07:325.51:390.71:400.87:196:14Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat8:105.18:275.52:310.62:350.77:206:13Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:025.29:185.63:210.53:290.67:216:11Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:505.410:065.64:090.44:210.47:226:10Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:345.510:495.64:540.35:120.37:236:09Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:145.711:305.65:380.26:000.27:246:07New Moon27Wed
28Thu11:505.86:200.26:470.27:256:06New Moon28Thu
29Fri12:085.512:255.87:000.27:330.27:266:05New Moon29Fri
30Sat12:465.41:005.97:390.28:180.37:276:04New Moon30Sat
31Sun1:255.31:376.08:180.39:050.47:286:02Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 6:11 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 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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