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 5h 37m 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 - Aug 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:474.89:065.93:311.03:140.86:018:15Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:474.910:056.14:340.94:190.76:028:14Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:445.111:016.35:320.65:220.66:038:13New Moon3Tue
4Wed11:385.211:556.56:270.46:200.46:048:12New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:305.47:190.27:170.36:058:11New Moon5Thu
6Fri12:476.51:225.68:080.18:110.26:068:09New Moon6Fri
7Sat1:406.52:145.88:560.09:050.26:068:08Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:326.43:065.99:440.09:590.36:078:07Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:256.24:006.010:310.110:540.46:088:06Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:195.94:556.011:190.211:510.66:098:05First Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:165.75:516.012:090.46:108:03First Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:145.46:496.012:500.71:010.56:118:02First Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:145.27:476.01:500.81:540.66:128:01First Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:135.18:436.02:490.82:480.76:138:00Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:115.19:376.13:460.83:420.76:147:58Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:045.110:266.14:390.74:340.76:157:57Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:535.211:126.15:290.65:240.76:167:56Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:395.211:546.16:150.56:100.76:177:54Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:215.36:570.56:530.76:187:53Full Moon19Thu
20Fri12:336.01:005.37:360.57:340.76:197:51Full Moon20Fri
21Sat1:105.91:365.38:120.58:120.86:207:50Full Moon21Sat
22Sun1:445.82:105.38:450.68:500.96:217:48Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:175.72:415.49:150.69:270.96:227:47Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:505.63:115.59:440.710:061.06:227:46Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:265.43:465.610:130.710:511.16:237:44Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:085.24:285.710:490.711:471.26:247:43Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:595.15:205.711:350.86:257:41Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:004.96:215.812:521.312:320.96:267:40Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:114.87:315.82:011.31:410.96:277:38Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:214.98:416.03:081.22:530.96:287:36Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue9:265.19:466.24:100.94:020.76:297:35Waning Crescent31Tue
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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