Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:31 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 53m at 12:18 am (6.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Nov 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:355.212:466.17:230.38:210.56:305:01Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:235.11:346.08:090.49:150.66:315:00Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:164.92:295.99:020.610:130.76:324:59Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:174.83:325.710:040.711:130.76:334:58Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:234.84:435.611:100.76:344:57Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:334.85:555.512:140.612:170.76:354:56Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:395.07:035.61:130.51:220.56:364:55Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:415.38:045.62:090.32:240.46:384:54Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:375.68:585.73:030.13:230.26:394:53Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:285.89:485.73:53-0.14:180.16:404:52Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:156.010:345.64:40-0.15:100.06:414:51New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:596.111:195.45:24-0.15:590.06:424:50New Moon12Wed
13Thu11:416.06:070.06:450.16:434:49New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:025.212:215.96:470.17:290.26:444:48New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:455.01:015.87:250.38:120.36:464:47Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:294.81:415.68:020.48:550.46:474:46Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:144.72:225.58:400.59:380.56:484:46Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:014.53:075.39:210.610:230.56:494:45Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:504.53:575.210:080.711:110.56:504:44First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:424.44:515.111:010.711:590.56:514:44First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:364.55:475.111:580.66:524:43First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:294.66:445.112:490.412:560.56:534:42First Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:204.87:375.11:380.31:540.46:544:42Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:085.18:285.12:260.22:510.36:564:41Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:535.39:155.13:130.13:470.26:574:41Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:365.510:015.13:590.04:410.16:584:40Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:185.710:465.04:45-0.15:340.06:594:40Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:005.911:334.95:31-0.16:26-0.17:004:39Full Moon28Fri
29Sat11:455.96:18-0.17:170.07:014:39Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:214.812:335.97:080.08:100.07:024:39Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 3:54 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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