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 2h 02m 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 - Nov 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:555.610:155.74:220.24:450.27:316:00Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:405.811:025.85:110.15:400.17:325:59Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:246.011:495.85:580.06:330.07:335:58Full Moon3Fri
4Sat12:086.26:45-0.17:25-0.17:345:57Full Moon4Sat
5Sun12:365.711:54 AM6.36:32-0.17:17-0.16:354:56Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:255.612:426.37:21-0.18:100.06:364:54Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:175.51:346.28:120.09:040.16:374:53Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:135.32:306.09:060.210:000.26:394:52Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:135.23:325.910:040.310:580.26:404:51Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:165.14:385.711:050.411:560.26:414:51Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:215.15:445.612:060.46:424:50Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:245.26:475.612:530.21:070.36:434:49Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:245.47:465.61:480.12:060.26:444:48Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:195.68:395.62:410.03:030.16:454:47Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:105.89:285.63:31-0.13:560.06:474:46Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:565.910:145.54:18-0.24:470.06:484:46New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:395.910:575.45:02-0.25:34-0.16:494:45New Moon17Fri
18Sat11:195.811:395.25:44-0.16:180.06:504:44New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:585.76:230.07:010.06:514:43New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:205.012:355.67:000.17:410.16:524:43Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:004.91:115.57:360.28:210.26:534:42Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:404.71:465.48:110.39:010.36:544:42Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:214.62:245.38:470.39:430.36:554:41Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:044.63:065.39:280.410:260.36:574:41First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:494.53:545.210:170.411:130.36:584:40First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:394.64:495.111:120.46:594:40First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:334.75:485.112:040.312:130.47:004:39First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:294.96:495.112:560.21:160.37:014:39Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:245.17:475.21:480.02:180.27:024:39Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:175.48:425.32:41-0.13:180.07:034:38Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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