Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 22m at 3:35 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:05 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Jan 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:084.75:294.611:520.17:224:48First Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:014.76:244.512:12-0.212:470.17:234:49First Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:544.87:194.41:00-0.21:420.17:234:50Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:454.98:114.41:49-0.22:360.07:234:50Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:345.09:014.42:38-0.23:29-0.17:234:51Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:205.19:484.43:28-0.34:20-0.27:234:52Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:035.110:314.44:16-0.45:08-0.37:234:53Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:435.211:114.45:03-0.45:54-0.47:234:54Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:215.211:504.55:48-0.56:37-0.47:224:55Full Moon9Mon
10Tue11:595.36:32-0.57:19-0.47:224:56Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:284.612:385.37:16-0.58:00-0.47:224:57Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:084.71:215.38:02-0.58:42-0.47:224:58Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:514.82:075.28:50-0.49:26-0.47:214:59Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:394.92:595.19:43-0.310:13-0.37:215:00Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:325.03:564.910:42-0.211:06-0.37:215:01Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:315.05:004.711:460.07:205:02Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:355.16:074.612:03-0.212:510.07:205:03Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:415.17:144.51:04-0.21:56-0.17:205:05Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:465.28:184.62:06-0.32:59-0.27:195:06Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:475.39:174.73:06-0.43:58-0.37:195:07Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:435.410:114.84:04-0.54:53-0.57:185:08New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:355.511:024.84:59-0.65:45-0.67:175:09New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:245.511:504.95:50-0.66:32-0.67:175:10New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:105.46:38-0.67:16-0.67:165:11New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:364.912:545.37:24-0.57:58-0.67:155:13Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:214.91:385.28:08-0.48:38-0.57:155:14Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:044.82:215.08:51-0.39:17-0.47:145:15Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:484.83:074.89:36-0.19:56-0.37:135:16Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:324.73:544.610:220.010:36-0.27:125:17First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:194.74:454.411:120.111:20-0.17:115:18First Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:094.75:404.312:050.17:115:20First Quarter31Tue
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 6:20 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (76% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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