Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 15m at 3:18 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:04 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:33 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (17% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Apr 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:106.22:465.39:31-0.29:340.16:457:26Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:016.13:415.110:260.010:260.36:437:27Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:575.84:414.811:240.311:230.66:427:28First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:585.65:454.712:240.56:407:29First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:045.46:514.712:240.71:240.56:397:30First Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:135.27:554.81:270.82:240.56:377:31First Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:195.28:545.02:290.73:200.56:367:32Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:185.39:485.23:280.64:120.36:347:33Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:095.310:355.44:240.44:590.26:327:34Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:555.411:195.65:150.35:430.26:317:35Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:375.411:595.76:020.26:230.26:297:36Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:175.36:460.27:000.26:287:37Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:365.712:555.27:280.27:340.36:267:38Full Moon13Sun
14Mon1:105.71:325.08:080.28:060.56:257:39Full Moon14Mon
15Tue1:415.62:084.98:470.38:360.66:237:40Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:115.62:454.89:250.49:060.66:227:41Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:415.63:234.710:050.69:400.76:207:42Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:165.64:054.610:470.710:220.76:197:43Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:595.54:534.611:350.711:140.86:187:44Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:525.55:504.612:290.86:167:45Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:555.46:514.812:170.81:260.76:157:46Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:035.47:525.01:260.82:230.66:137:47Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:105.58:505.42:340.63:190.56:127:48Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:125.69:445.73:390.44:130.36:117:49Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:085.710:356.14:400.25:050.26:097:50Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:015.711:246.45:390.05:550.16:087:51New Moon26Sat
27Sun11:535.76:35-0.16:440.16:077:52New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:126.512:445.67:30-0.17:330.16:057:53New Moon28Mon
29Tue1:016.51:365.48:24-0.18:220.36:047:54Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:516.42:305.29:170.09:130.46:037:55Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 6:11 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 17% 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 (17% 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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