Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : 4:25 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 55m at 9:56 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:36 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Aug 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:585.09:246.03:300.83:260.76:018:15Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:515.010:136.04:240.74:170.76:028:14Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:405.110:596.05:130.65:060.76:038:13Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:255.111:406.06:000.55:530.66:048:12Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:075.26:420.56:370.66:058:10Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:196.012:465.27:220.47:180.66:068:09Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:555.91:215.27:580.57:580.76:078:08Full Moon7Fri
8Sat1:285.81:535.38:320.58:360.76:088:07Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:005.72:245.49:040.59:140.86:098:06Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:335.72:565.69:340.59:550.96:108:04Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:105.53:345.710:050.610:421.06:118:03Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:545.44:195.810:420.611:391.16:128:02Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:475.25:135.911:300.76:128:01Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:495.06:175.912:461.212:300.86:137:59Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:014.97:285.91:551.21:400.86:147:58Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:145.08:396.03:031.12:530.86:157:57Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:215.19:456.24:070.94:020.66:167:55Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:215.410:446.45:060.65:050.46:177:54Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:175.611:396.56:010.46:040.36:187:52New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:105.96:520.16:590.16:197:51New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:306.51:006.07:400.07:520.16:207:50New Moon21Fri
22Sat1:206.41:506.18:260.08:430.26:217:48Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:086.32:386.29:110.19:340.46:227:47Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:576.03:276.19:550.210:250.66:237:45Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:475.74:176.110:390.411:170.86:247:44First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:395.55:096.011:250.66:257:42First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:345.26:035.812:110.912:130.86:267:41First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:325.17:005.81:061.01:040.96:277:39First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:305.07:575.82:021.01:580.96:277:38Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:285.08:525.82:571.02:520.96:287:36Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:225.19:435.93:490.83:450.86:297:35Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 1:10 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 90% 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 Gibbous (90% 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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