Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : 11:49 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 53m at 5:09 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Dec 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:115.510:354.84:32-0.15:16-0.17:044:38New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:505.611:174.85:17-0.16:04-0.17:054:38New Moon2Thu
3Fri11:295.611:584.86:02-0.16:51-0.17:064:38New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:095.76:47-0.27:37-0.17:074:38Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:414.812:535.77:33-0.18:25-0.17:084:37Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:284.81:425.68:23-0.19:13-0.17:094:37Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:194.92:365.59:16-0.110:04-0.17:104:37Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:154.93:355.410:140.010:57-0.17:104:37First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:155.04:385.311:160.011:52-0.17:114:37First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:185.15:435.212:180.07:124:38First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:215.36:475.112:48-0.21:210.07:134:38Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:225.47:485.11:44-0.32:22-0.17:144:38Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:195.68:455.12:39-0.43:21-0.37:144:38Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:135.79:385.13:33-0.54:17-0.47:154:38Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:035.810:285.14:25-0.55:10-0.57:164:39Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:505.811:165.05:14-0.56:00-0.57:164:39Full Moon16Thu
17Fri11:355.76:01-0.46:47-0.47:174:39Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:024.912:185.66:46-0.37:31-0.47:184:40Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:474.81:015.47:29-0.28:13-0.37:184:40Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:324.71:435.38:11-0.18:54-0.27:194:41Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:174.62:275.18:520.09:35-0.17:194:41Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:024.63:125.09:360.110:16-0.17:204:42Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:494.54:004.810:220.210:580.07:204:42Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:374.54:514.611:140.211:430.07:214:43Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:284.65:464.512:090.27:214:43Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:204.66:424.412:31-0.11:070.27:214:44Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:134.77:384.41:22-0.12:050.17:224:45Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:044.98:314.42:13-0.13:020.07:224:45Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:525.19:204.43:06-0.23:57-0.17:224:46Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:395.210:074.53:58-0.34:50-0.37:224:47New Moon30Thu
31Fri10:245.44:49-0.45:41-0.47:224:48New Moon31Fri
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 8:29 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 First Quarter (37% 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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