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 3h 12m 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 - Dec 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:075.79:355.33:34-0.24:16-0.27:044:38Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:575.910:265.34:27-0.45:13-0.37:054:38Full Moon2Sat
3Sun10:466.111:175.35:19-0.46:07-0.47:064:38Full Moon3Sun
4Mon11:356.16:11-0.57:01-0.57:074:38Full Moon4Mon
5Tue12:095.212:276.17:03-0.47:54-0.47:084:37Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:035.11:216.07:56-0.48:47-0.47:084:37Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:595.02:185.88:51-0.39:41-0.37:094:37Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:585.03:185.69:47-0.110:36-0.27:104:37Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:584.94:195.410:450.011:30-0.27:114:37Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:594.95:215.211:450.07:124:38Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:005.06:215.112:24-0.212:440.07:134:38Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:585.17:185.11:17-0.31:420.07:134:38Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:535.38:125.02:09-0.32:38-0.17:144:38Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu8:435.49:025.02:58-0.43:31-0.27:154:38Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:305.59:505.03:46-0.44:22-0.37:164:39Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:145.510:344.94:31-0.45:10-0.37:164:39New Moon16Sat
17Sun10:555.511:174.85:14-0.35:54-0.37:174:39New Moon17Sun
18Mon11:345.411:584.65:54-0.36:37-0.37:174:40New Moon18Mon
19Tue12:105.36:33-0.27:17-0.27:184:40New Moon19Tue
20Wed12:374.512:455.27:11-0.17:56-0.27:194:40Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:144.41:195.27:47-0.18:34-0.17:194:41Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:514.41:545.18:23-0.19:12-0.17:204:41Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:284.42:325.19:010.09:51-0.17:204:42Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:074.43:165.09:460.010:32-0.17:204:43First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:524.54:075.010:380.111:19-0.17:214:43First Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:444.65:054.911:390.17:214:44First Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:414.86:084.812:11-0.212:440.17:214:45First Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:415.07:124.81:06-0.21:500.07:224:45Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:415.28:134.92:04-0.32:54-0.27:224:46Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat8:385.59:114.93:03-0.43:55-0.37:224:47Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun9:345.710:094.94:01-0.64:54-0.57:224:47Full Moon31Sun
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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