Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:46 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 00m at 6:05 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Oct 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:005.29:175.83:230.73:280.76:586:44Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:495.410:055.94:140.64:220.56:596:43Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:335.610:506.05:020.45:140.47:006:41Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:155.811:326.15:480.36:050.37:016:39Full Moon4Wed
5Thu11:556.06:330.26:540.27:026:38Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:146.112:346.17:160.27:430.27:036:36Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:576.01:166.27:590.28:320.37:046:35Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:425.92:006.38:430.29:240.47:056:33Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:315.82:486.39:290.310:180.57:066:32Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:245.63:436.210:210.511:150.67:076:30Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:235.44:446.111:180.67:086:29Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:285.35:515.912:150.712:190.77:096:27Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:355.37:005.91:160.71:230.77:106:26Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:415.48:065.92:160.62:260.67:116:24Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:435.59:076.03:140.43:260.57:126:23Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:405.810:026.04:090.34:240.37:136:21Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:316.010:516.15:000.15:180.27:146:20Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:196.111:376.05:480.06:080.27:156:18New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:036.16:330.06:560.27:176:17New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:205.912:446.17:140.17:410.27:186:15New Moon20Fri
21Sat1:025.71:246.07:540.28:240.47:196:14New Moon21Sat
22Sun1:445.52:035.98:310.49:060.57:206:13Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:265.32:415.89:070.59:480.67:216:11Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:085.13:205.79:430.610:310.77:226:10Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:535.04:025.610:210.711:160.77:236:09Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:414.94:495.511:040.77:246:07First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:334.85:415.412:040.811:56 AM0.87:256:06First Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:274.86:395.412:560.712:530.87:266:05First Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:234.97:375.41:480.61:520.77:276:04First Quarter29Sun
30Mon8:175.08:345.52:410.52:520.67:286:02Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:085.39:265.63:320.43:490.47:306:01Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 9:25 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (48% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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