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 3h 51m 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 - Jun 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:315.68:115.82:050.72:340.45:368:24Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:345.59:086.13:080.63:280.35:358:24Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:325.510:026.34:100.44:210.35:358:25Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:285.510:526.55:090.35:130.35:358:26Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:205.411:416.56:050.26:030.35:348:26New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:115.36:580.26:520.45:348:27New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:286.41:015.27:490.27:400.65:348:28New Moon7Fri
8Sat1:146.31:505.18:360.38:260.75:348:28Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:006.12:395.09:220.49:110.95:348:29Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:465.93:294.910:070.59:571.05:338:29Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:335.74:194.910:510.610:441.15:338:30Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:235.55:094.911:350.711:351.15:338:30First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:145.46:015.012:200.75:338:31First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:085.26:535.112:281.21:050.75:338:31First Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:035.17:445.31:241.11:500.75:338:31First Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:595.08:345.42:211.12:370.75:338:32Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:534.99:225.63:181.03:240.75:348:32Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:444.810:065.84:130.84:110.75:348:32Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:334.810:495.95:080.74:590.75:348:33Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:194.811:296.05:590.65:460.75:348:33Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:034.86:480.56:340.75:348:33Full Moon21Fri
22Sat12:106.112:464.87:360.47:210.65:358:33Full Moon22Sat
23Sun12:516.11:304.98:220.48:080.65:358:33Full Moon23Sun
24Mon1:366.12:165.09:080.48:580.65:358:34Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:236.13:045.19:540.49:500.65:368:34Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:156.13:565.310:410.410:450.65:368:34Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:096.04:525.511:290.311:440.75:368:34Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:085.85:495.612:200.35:378:34Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:095.66:495.812:460.71:120.35:378:34Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:115.47:496.01:490.72:060.35:388:34Waning Crescent30Sun
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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