Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 39m at 4:21 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:36 am (5.2 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 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:415.45:364.512:250.76:457:26Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:465.36:454.512:080.71:290.76:437:27Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed7:005.37:534.71:230.72:320.66:417:28Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu8:145.48:575.12:350.53:320.56:407:29Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:205.69:545.43:420.34:280.26:387:30Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:185.810:475.84:440.05:210.06:377:31Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:125.911:366.15:43-0.26:11-0.16:357:32New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:025.96:38-0.46:59-0.26:347:33New Moon8Mon
9Tue12:246.312:525.87:31-0.47:45-0.26:327:34New Moon9Tue
10Wed1:116.41:415.68:22-0.38:300.06:317:35Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:596.32:315.49:13-0.29:160.26:297:36Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:476.13:235.110:050.110:030.46:287:37Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:375.94:184.910:580.310:530.76:267:38Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:315.65:154.811:520.511:470.96:257:39First Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:295.46:154.712:470.76:237:40First Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:315.27:154.712:441.01:420.76:227:41First Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:335.18:144.91:431.02:360.76:207:42First Quarter17Wed
18Thu8:325.29:075.12:410.93:270.66:197:43Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:265.29:575.33:370.84:150.56:177:44Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:145.310:415.44:290.65:000.46:167:45Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:595.311:225.65:190.55:410.46:147:46Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:405.211:595.66:060.46:200.46:137:47Full Moon22Mon
23Tue12:195.16:500.36:570.56:127:48Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:325.712:555.07:330.37:310.56:107:49Full Moon24Wed
25Thu1:035.71:304.98:150.48:040.66:097:50Full Moon25Thu
26Fri1:325.82:064.88:560.58:370.76:087:51Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:045.82:444.79:380.69:140.76:067:52Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:425.83:294.710:230.79:590.86:057:53Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon3:295.84:214.711:140.710:550.86:047:54Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue4:255.75:214.812:090.86:037:55Third Quarter30Tue
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 6:58 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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