Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 47m at 12:25 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:496.01:115.77:46-0.38:07-0.26:457:26Full Moon1Sun
2Mon1:335.91:565.68:32-0.28:480.06:447:27Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:165.92:405.49:17-0.19:280.26:427:28Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:585.73:265.210:020.110:070.36:417:29Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:415.64:135.010:470.310:480.56:397:30Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:265.55:044.911:340.411:320.66:387:31Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:155.35:574.812:230.56:367:32Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:095.26:534.712:220.71:160.56:347:33Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:065.17:504.81:170.72:090.56:337:34Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue8:045.28:444.92:140.73:020.56:317:35Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:005.29:345.13:110.63:530.46:307:36Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:515.310:205.34:060.44:420.36:287:37Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:375.411:015.54:590.25:290.26:277:38Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:205.511:405.65:500.16:130.16:257:39New Moon14Sat
15Sun12:025.56:390.06:550.16:247:40New Moon15Sun
16Mon12:185.812:435.57:260.07:370.16:227:41New Moon16Mon
17Tue12:556.01:255.48:130.08:180.26:217:42New Moon17Tue
18Wed1:356.12:105.49:010.09:020.36:197:43Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu2:186.12:595.39:520.19:500.46:187:44Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri3:086.03:545.210:450.310:440.56:177:45Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:045.94:555.111:430.411:450.66:157:46First Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:075.86:015.112:430.46:147:47First Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:175.67:085.212:490.71:430.46:127:48First Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:285.68:125.41:540.62:420.36:117:49Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:345.69:125.62:580.53:390.26:107:50Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:345.710:065.93:580.34:330.16:087:51Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:275.810:566.14:550.15:230.06:077:52Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:175.811:426.25:490.06:100.06:067:53Full Moon28Sat
29Sun12:035.76:39-0.16:550.06:057:54Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:256.212:475.67:260.07:360.16:037:55Full Moon30Mon
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 3:15 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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