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 20m 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 - Sep 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:365.72:576.09:330.510:160.96:307:33Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:225.53:446.110:130.611:131.16:317:32Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:165.34:406.011:030.86:327:30Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:205.15:455.912:181.212:060.96:337:28Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:314.96:585.91:251.21:161.06:347:27Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:444.98:125.92:311.22:270.96:357:25Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:535.19:196.13:351.03:330.86:367:24Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:545.410:196.24:330.74:360.66:377:22Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:495.611:116.35:280.55:330.56:387:20New Moon9Wed
10Thu11:405.96:170.36:270.46:387:19New Moon10Thu
11Fri12:006.312:276.07:030.27:170.36:397:17New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:456.21:126.17:460.28:040.46:407:16New Moon12Sat
13Sun1:296.01:556.18:260.38:500.66:417:14Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:125.82:386.09:050.49:360.76:427:12Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:575.63:205.99:430.610:210.96:437:11Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:435.34:045.810:210.811:091.06:447:09Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:325.14:525.711:020.911:591.16:457:07First Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:254.95:445.611:481.06:467:06First Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:224.86:415.612:521.212:411.16:477:04First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:204.87:395.61:471.11:371.16:487:02First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:174.98:365.72:411.02:351.06:497:01Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:095.09:275.83:330.93:300.86:506:59Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:575.210:145.94:220.74:240.76:516:58Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:415.410:575.95:080.65:150.66:516:56Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:205.611:365.95:510.56:040.56:526:54Full Moon25Fri
26Sat11:575.86:320.46:510.46:536:53Full Moon26Sat
27Sun12:155.912:336.07:110.47:380.56:546:51Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:545.81:106.17:490.48:260.56:556:49Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:355.71:506.28:280.59:150.76:566:48Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:205.52:356.29:100.610:090.86:576:46Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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