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 1h 13m 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 - Aug 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:436.11:125.47:590.28:010.46:018:15Full Moon1Tue
2Wed1:226.21:515.58:400.28:470.46:028:14Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:036.12:335.79:220.29:350.56:038:13Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:486.13:195.810:050.210:260.66:048:12Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:376.04:105.910:500.311:230.76:058:11Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:335.85:066.011:410.46:068:09Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:345.66:086.012:240.812:370.46:078:08Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:405.57:136.11:280.81:370.56:088:07Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:475.48:186.22:320.82:380.56:098:06Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:525.49:206.33:340.63:390.46:108:05Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:525.510:176.44:330.54:370.46:118:03Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:485.711:106.45:290.35:330.36:128:02New Moon12Sat
13Sun11:405.811:596.46:210.26:260.36:128:01New Moon13Sun
14Mon12:285.87:090.17:160.36:137:59New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:456.31:155.87:550.18:030.46:147:58New Moon15Tue
16Wed1:306.22:005.88:370.28:480.56:157:57Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:146.12:445.79:180.39:320.76:167:55Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:575.93:285.79:570.410:160.86:177:54Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:425.74:125.710:360.511:020.96:187:53Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:295.54:595.611:160.611:511.06:197:51First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:205.35:485.611:590.76:207:50First Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:145.16:415.612:431.012:470.76:217:48First Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:105.07:355.61:381.01:380.86:227:47First Quarter23Wed
24Thu8:075.08:305.72:340.92:330.76:237:45Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:015.19:215.83:290.83:280.76:247:44Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:525.210:096.04:220.74:220.66:257:42Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:395.310:546.15:120.55:140.56:267:41Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:225.511:376.26:000.46:050.46:277:39Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:045.76:450.36:540.36:277:38Full Moon29Tue
30Wed12:196.312:445.87:290.27:420.36:287:36Full Moon30Wed
31Thu1:016.31:266.08:120.28:310.36:297:35Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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