Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : 9:14 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 50m at 2:26 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Mar 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:584.92:125.18:41-0.19:07-0.17:356:54Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri2:344.92:495.09:190.09:390.07:336:55Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat3:084.93:264.89:570.110:100.17:326:56Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:424.94:064.710:380.210:430.27:306:57Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:184.94:514.511:240.311:230.27:296:58Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:014.95:434.412:180.47:276:59Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:534.96:434.312:130.31:180.47:267:00Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:555.07:464.41:120.32:210.47:247:01Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri8:015.18:474.52:170.33:220.37:237:02Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:055.29:444.73:230.24:210.17:217:03Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:035.510:365.04:250.05:16-0.17:207:04Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:575.711:265.35:23-0.36:08-0.37:187:05New Moon12Mon
13Tue11:485.96:19-0.56:57-0.47:167:06New Moon13Tue
14Wed12:145.612:385.97:12-0.67:45-0.57:157:07New Moon14Wed
15Thu1:015.81:275.98:05-0.78:31-0.57:137:08New Moon15Thu
16Fri1:505.92:185.88:57-0.69:18-0.47:127:09Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat2:395.93:105.69:50-0.510:06-0.27:107:10Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:315.84:055.310:45-0.310:570.07:087:11Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:265.75:035.111:420.011:510.27:077:12First Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:255.56:044.912:410.17:057:13First Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:275.47:084.812:480.31:410.37:047:14First Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:325.38:104.81:470.42:400.37:027:15First Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:345.39:084.92:460.43:370.27:007:16Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:325.310:015.13:430.34:300.16:597:17Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:235.410:505.24:380.25:190.06:577:18Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:095.411:345.35:280.16:040.06:567:19Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:525.46:150.06:450.06:547:20Full Moon27Tue
28Wed12:155.412:325.46:580.07:230.06:527:21Full Moon28Wed
29Thu12:535.41:105.37:390.07:580.16:517:22Full Moon29Thu
30Fri1:285.41:465.28:190.18:310.26:497:23Full Moon30Fri
31Sat2:005.42:215.08:570.29:020.36:487:24Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 5:50 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 11% 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 (11% 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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