Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 5h 45m at 12:25 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:05 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - Apr 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:575.511:225.75:200.05:50-0.16:457:26Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:415.56:08-0.16:32-0.16:447:27Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:045.712:225.56:52-0.17:120.06:427:28Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:435.71:025.47:35-0.17:490.16:407:29Full Moon4Tue
5Wed1:205.61:405.38:150.08:240.26:397:30Full Moon5Wed
6Thu1:545.62:185.18:540.18:570.36:377:31Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:275.52:555.09:330.29:280.46:367:32Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:595.53:344.910:120.310:020.56:347:33Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:335.54:164.810:530.410:410.56:337:34Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:145.45:044.811:400.511:310.66:317:35Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:035.45:584.812:330.56:307:36Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:035.36:584.912:310.61:310.56:287:37Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:095.47:585.11:360.62:290.56:277:38Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:155.48:555.42:430.53:260.36:257:39Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:165.69:495.73:460.34:210.26:247:40Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:135.810:406.04:470.15:150.06:227:41Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:065.911:306.35:44-0.16:06-0.16:217:42New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:575.96:39-0.36:56-0.26:197:43New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:186.412:495.97:33-0.47:46-0.26:187:44New Moon19Wed
20Thu1:076.51:415.88:26-0.48:36-0.16:167:45Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:586.52:345.79:19-0.39:260.16:157:46Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:506.33:305.510:13-0.110:190.26:147:47Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:466.14:295.411:080.011:150.46:127:48Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:455.95:295.312:040.26:117:49First Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:475.76:305.312:120.51:000.36:107:50First Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:505.67:315.41:110.61:550.36:087:51First Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:515.58:285.52:100.62:490.36:077:52Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:485.59:215.73:070.53:410.26:067:53Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:415.510:105.84:010.44:290.26:047:54Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:295.510:555.94:530.35:150.16:037:55Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 3:15 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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