Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 06m at 6:43 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jun 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:215.28:025.21:381.12:120.75:368:23Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:165.18:515.42:371.02:590.65:358:24Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:095.19:375.63:350.93:470.65:358:25Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:005.010:205.84:310.74:340.65:358:25Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:475.011:016.05:260.65:210.65:348:26Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:335.011:436.16:190.56:080.65:348:27New Moon6Sun
7Mon12:195.07:100.46:560.65:348:27New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:256.21:065.08:000.37:450.65:348:28New Moon8Tue
9Wed1:116.31:555.08:490.38:360.65:348:28Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:016.22:485.09:390.39:300.65:338:29Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:556.13:445.110:300.410:270.65:338:29Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:536.04:425.211:230.411:270.75:338:30First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:555.95:435.412:160.45:338:30First Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:585.76:445.612:290.71:100.35:338:31First Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:025.67:435.81:310.72:030.35:338:31First Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:035.58:406.02:330.62:560.35:338:31Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:005.49:336.23:330.53:470.35:338:32Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:555.410:236.34:310.44:380.35:338:32Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:465.311:096.45:260.35:260.45:348:32Full Moon19Sat
20Sun11:345.211:536.36:170.36:130.55:348:33Full Moon20Sun
21Mon12:215.17:050.36:570.65:348:33Full Moon21Mon
22Tue12:356.21:065.07:500.37:400.75:348:33Full Moon22Tue
23Wed1:166.11:505.08:330.48:200.85:358:33Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:565.92:334.99:130.58:590.95:358:33Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:365.83:164.99:520.69:391.05:358:33Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:175.73:594.910:300.610:201.05:358:34Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:595.64:434.911:090.611:061.05:368:34Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:445.45:295.011:490.611:581.15:368:34Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:345.36:175.112:310.65:378:34Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:285.17:075.312:561.11:160.65:378:33Third 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 9:30 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 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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