Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 47m at 10:46 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:12 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Feb 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:325.65:57-0.66:46-0.67:095:22New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:014.812:235.66:50-0.67:33-0.67:085:23New Moon2Wed
3Thu12:514.91:135.57:39-0.68:18-0.67:075:24Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:404.92:015.38:28-0.59:02-0.57:065:25Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:284.92:495.19:17-0.39:45-0.47:055:26Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:174.93:384.910:06-0.210:28-0.27:045:27First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:064.84:294.710:570.011:12-0.17:035:29First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:564.85:224.511:500.111:590.07:025:30First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:494.86:184.312:450.27:015:31First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:434.87:154.312:480.11:400.27:005:32Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:384.88:104.31:390.12:360.16:595:33Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:304.99:014.32:310.03:290.06:575:35Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:195.09:494.43:230.04:19-0.16:565:36Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:045.110:324.44:13-0.15:06-0.26:555:37Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:455.111:124.55:00-0.25:49-0.26:545:38Full Moon15Tue
16Wed11:235.211:484.65:45-0.36:30-0.26:525:39Full Moon16Wed
17Thu11:595.26:28-0.37:08-0.26:515:40Full Moon17Thu
18Fri12:234.712:355.27:10-0.37:44-0.26:505:41Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:574.81:125.27:51-0.38:20-0.16:485:43Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:335.01:535.18:35-0.28:57-0.16:475:44Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:145.12:395.09:24-0.19:370.06:465:45Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue3:015.23:324.810:200.110:260.16:445:46Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:555.24:344.511:240.311:260.26:435:47Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:595.15:444.412:320.46:425:48Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:115.16:564.312:330.31:410.36:405:49Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:235.28:054.51:430.22:460.26:395:50Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:315.39:064.72:490.13:470.06:375:52Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:325.510:034.93:52-0.14:43-0.26:365:53Waning Crescent28Mon
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 1:29 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 Crescent (27% 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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