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 6h 07m 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 - Apr 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:205.712:415.67:13-0.27:34-0.16:457:26New Moon1Fri
2Sat1:025.81:235.57:58-0.18:130.06:447:27New Moon2Sat
3Sun1:425.82:055.38:410.08:490.26:427:28Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon2:215.72:475.29:240.19:240.36:417:29Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:595.63:315.010:060.39:590.56:397:30Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:385.54:174.810:490.410:360.66:387:31Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:205.45:074.611:360.611:200.76:367:32First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:085.26:004.612:260.76:347:33First Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:025.16:574.512:120.81:200.76:337:34First Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:025.17:544.61:110.82:150.76:317:35First Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:035.18:484.82:110.83:090.66:307:36Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:005.29:375.03:110.64:000.56:287:37Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:525.310:225.34:090.54:490.46:277:38Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:395.411:045.55:030.35:350.36:257:39Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:235.511:445.85:550.16:180.26:247:40Full Moon15Fri
16Sat12:065.56:460.07:010.26:227:41Full Moon16Sat
17Sun12:246.012:505.47:350.07:430.26:217:42Full Moon17Sun
18Mon1:046.11:355.38:250.08:260.36:197:43Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:486.22:245.29:160.19:130.46:187:44Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:366.13:185.110:100.310:050.66:177:45Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:306.04:174.911:070.411:040.76:157:46Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:315.85:234.812:070.56:147:47Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:395.66:314.912:080.81:080.66:127:48Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:515.57:375.01:140.82:080.56:117:49Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon8:015.58:405.32:190.73:060.46:107:50Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:035.69:365.63:210.64:000.36:087:51Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:585.610:275.84:190.44:500.26:077:52Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:475.711:136.05:140.25:370.16:067:53Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:335.611:556.16:050.16:200.16:047:54New Moon29Fri
30Sat12:165.56:520.17:000.26:037:55New Moon30Sat
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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