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 1h 16m at 3:16 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 8:35 am (5.2 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 - Feb 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:565.511:254.85:18-0.56:08-0.57:095:22Full Moon1Sun
2Mon11:465.56:10-0.66:55-0.67:085:23Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:134.912:335.47:00-0.67:39-0.67:075:24Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:004.91:195.37:47-0.58:21-0.57:065:25Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:464.92:045.18:33-0.49:01-0.47:055:26Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:314.92:494.99:18-0.29:41-0.37:045:28Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:164.93:364.710:050.010:21-0.17:035:29Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:024.84:264.510:550.111:030.07:025:30Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:514.85:204.311:470.211:500.17:015:31Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:444.76:174.212:420.37:005:32Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:404.77:144.112:400.21:390.26:585:33Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:354.88:094.11:340.22:350.26:575:35Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:294.99:004.22:290.13:280.16:565:36Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:185.09:474.33:230.04:180.06:555:37Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:045.110:294.54:15-0.15:05-0.16:545:38New Moon15Sun
16Mon10:455.211:084.65:03-0.35:48-0.26:525:39New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:245.211:454.75:49-0.46:28-0.26:515:40New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:015.26:34-0.47:07-0.36:505:42New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:204.912:405.27:18-0.47:44-0.26:485:43Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:585.11:215.18:03-0.38:22-0.26:475:44Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:385.32:065.08:51-0.29:02-0.16:465:45Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:245.32:564.89:450.09:480.06:445:46Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:155.33:554.610:450.210:440.16:435:47First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:155.25:014.411:510.411:490.36:415:48First Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:245.16:134.312:580.46:405:49First Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:395.07:234.312:580.32:040.36:395:51Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:515.18:284.52:050.23:060.26:375:52Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:555.39:264.83:090.14:04-0.16:365:53Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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 5:55 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 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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