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 3h 30m 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 - Jun 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:105.26:450.26:440.45:368:24Full Moon1Thu
2Fri12:236.012:505.17:280.27:230.55:358:24Full Moon2Fri
3Sat12:575.91:285.08:090.38:010.65:358:25Full Moon3Sat
4Sun1:295.92:045.08:490.38:380.65:358:26Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:025.92:415.09:290.49:160.65:348:26Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue2:375.93:205.110:090.49:580.75:348:27Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:185.94:045.210:500.410:480.75:348:27Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:075.94:545.411:360.411:450.85:348:28Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:045.85:515.512:270.45:348:29Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat6:075.76:525.712:500.81:220.45:348:29Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun7:145.67:545.91:560.72:200.35:338:30Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:205.68:546.23:020.63:180.35:338:30Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:235.69:526.44:060.44:160.25:338:30Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:225.710:466.65:070.25:130.15:338:31Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:185.711:396.76:050.16:090.15:338:31New Moon15Thu
16Fri12:125.77:00-0.17:020.15:338:32New Moon16Fri
17Sat12:316.61:065.67:53-0.17:550.25:348:32New Moon17Sat
18Sun1:226.61:595.68:43-0.18:460.35:348:32Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon2:136.42:525.59:320.09:360.45:348:33Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue3:056.23:455.510:210.110:270.65:348:33Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:576.04:385.511:080.211:190.75:348:33First Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:505.85:325.511:560.35:358:33First Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:445.66:255.512:120.812:440.35:358:33First Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:405.47:195.61:060.81:320.45:358:34First Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:355.38:115.72:000.82:200.45:358:34Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:305.29:025.82:550.73:080.45:368:34Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:225.29:505.93:480.63:560.45:368:34Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:125.210:346.04:400.54:430.45:378:34Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:595.111:166.05:300.45:290.45:378:34Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:425.111:556.06:170.36:130.45:378:34Full Moon30Fri
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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