Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:23 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 47m at 10:00 pm (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:33 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Apr 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:095.19:434.83:140.74:050.56:467:25Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:005.210:305.04:080.54:520.46:447:26Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:465.211:125.25:000.35:360.36:437:27Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:285.311:495.35:490.26:170.26:417:28Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:065.26:340.16:550.36:397:29Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:245.412:425.27:190.17:310.36:387:30Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:555.51:185.18:020.28:060.46:367:31Full Moon7Fri
8Sat1:275.71:555.08:450.28:390.46:357:32Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:015.82:364.99:290.39:160.56:337:33Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:425.83:234.810:180.510:010.66:327:34Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:305.84:184.711:130.610:580.76:307:35Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:275.65:234.712:140.76:297:36Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:365.56:334.712:070.81:170.76:277:37Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:525.47:434.91:190.82:200.66:267:38Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:065.58:475.22:280.73:190.56:247:39Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:115.69:455.53:330.44:150.26:237:40Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:095.810:385.94:340.25:080.16:217:41Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:025.811:276.15:310.05:57-0.16:207:42New Moon18Tue
19Wed11:505.86:24-0.26:43-0.16:187:43New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:136.212:375.77:15-0.27:260.06:177:44New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:566.31:225.58:03-0.18:080.26:157:45New Moon21Fri
22Sat1:396.22:085.38:490.08:480.46:147:46Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:216.12:545.19:340.29:280.66:137:47Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:035.93:425.010:200.410:080.86:117:48Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:485.74:324.811:070.610:530.96:107:49Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:365.55:264.711:550.711:431.06:097:50First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:305.36:224.712:460.86:077:51First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:285.27:184.812:391.11:380.86:067:52First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:285.18:134.91:371.02:290.76:057:53First Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:265.29:045.12:350.93:190.66:047:54Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 1:41 am — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 9% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Crescent (9% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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