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 : 6:43 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 03m at 11:57 am (5.5 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 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:146.411:375.75:44-0.16:19-0.16:305:00New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:006.46:29-0.17:090.06:324:59New Moon2Tue
3Wed12:255.512:456.27:130.17:590.16:334:58Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu1:135.31:326.17:570.38:470.36:344:57Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri2:035.02:195.88:420.59:360.56:354:56Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat2:554.83:105.69:280.710:260.66:364:55First Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:494.74:045.410:180.811:170.76:374:54First Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:454.65:015.311:110.96:384:53First Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:424.65:595.212:080.712:070.96:404:52First Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:384.76:555.212:580.61:030.86:414:51First Quarter10Wed
11Thu7:314.97:485.21:470.51:580.76:424:50Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:205.18:375.22:340.32:520.56:434:49Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:055.39:225.23:190.23:440.46:444:48Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun9:465.410:055.14:020.24:340.36:454:47Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:235.510:455.04:430.25:220.36:464:47Full Moon15Mon
16Tue10:585.611:234.85:230.26:080.36:484:46Full Moon16Tue
17Wed11:315.66:010.36:540.36:494:45Full Moon17Wed
18Thu12:014.712:065.76:400.37:400.46:504:44Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:414.612:455.77:200.38:270.56:514:44Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat1:254.61:315.68:050.49:170.56:524:43Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun2:164.52:255.68:580.410:110.56:534:42Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon3:144.53:265.59:590.511:070.56:544:42Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:174.64:345.411:050.56:554:41Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:234.75:445.312:040.412:110.46:564:41Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:285.06:505.31:000.21:160.36:574:40Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:295.37:515.41:550.02:190.16:594:40Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:255.68:475.42:48-0.13:19-0.17:004:40Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:175.99:405.33:40-0.34:16-0.27:014:39Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:066.010:295.24:29-0.35:10-0.37:024:39New Moon29Mon
30Tue10:536.011:175.15:17-0.36:02-0.37:034:39New Moon30Tue
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 3:20 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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