Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 6m at 10:52 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:26 am (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Dec 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:384.912:495.57:150.18:020.07:034:38Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue1:204.71:285.47:530.18:420.17:044:38Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed2:034.62:085.38:310.29:210.27:054:38Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:464.62:495.29:110.310:020.27:064:38Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:304.53:345.09:560.310:440.27:074:38Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:174.64:244.910:470.311:290.27:084:37Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun5:064.65:194.811:430.37:094:37Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:584.76:164.712:170.112:430.37:104:37Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:514.97:144.71:070.11:430.27:114:37Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:445.18:094.71:590.02:430.17:124:38Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:345.39:024.72:52-0.13:420.07:124:38Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:235.59:524.83:45-0.24:38-0.17:134:38Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:125.710:424.94:39-0.35:32-0.37:144:38New Moon13Sat
14Sun11:005.811:324.95:32-0.46:25-0.47:154:38New Moon14Sun
15Mon11:505.96:25-0.47:16-0.47:154:38New Moon15Mon
16Tue12:234.912:425.87:17-0.58:07-0.57:164:39Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:165.01:365.78:11-0.48:58-0.47:174:39Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu2:125.02:335.69:07-0.49:50-0.47:174:39Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri3:095.03:325.410:04-0.310:43-0.47:184:40First Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:095.04:325.211:03-0.211:36-0.47:184:40First Quarter20Sat
21Sun5:095.15:335.012:03-0.17:194:41First Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:105.26:344.912:30-0.41:03-0.17:194:41First Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:085.37:324.91:24-0.42:02-0.27:204:42Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed8:045.48:274.82:16-0.42:59-0.27:204:42Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu8:555.49:184.83:08-0.43:53-0.37:214:43Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:435.510:064.83:57-0.44:44-0.47:214:44Full Moon26Fri
27Sat10:275.510:514.74:44-0.45:31-0.47:214:44Full Moon27Sat
28Sun11:095.411:344.75:28-0.46:14-0.47:224:45Full Moon28Sun
29Mon11:485.36:10-0.36:55-0.47:224:46Full Moon29Mon
30Tue12:154.612:265.26:50-0.37:34-0.37:224:46Full Moon30Tue
31Wed12:554.51:025.17:28-0.28:11-0.27:224:47Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 1:39 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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