Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:46 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 53m at 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 - Oct 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:176.02:386.49:180.210:010.36:586:44Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:115.83:336.310:090.310:580.56:596:43Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:095.64:326.211:040.511:570.67:006:41Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:125.55:376.012:030.67:016:40Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:175.46:435.912:570.71:040.77:026:38Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:225.47:485.91:560.62:050.67:036:36Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:245.58:496.02:540.53:050.67:046:35Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:215.79:436.03:490.44:020.57:056:33Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:135.910:336.14:400.24:550.47:066:32Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:006.011:186.05:280.25:450.37:076:30New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:446.06:120.16:320.37:086:29New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:005.912:256.06:540.27:170.37:096:27New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:415.81:036.07:320.37:590.47:106:26New Moon13Fri
14Sat1:215.61:405.98:090.48:400.57:116:24Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:005.42:165.88:440.59:200.67:126:23Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:405.32:515.79:170.610:000.77:136:21Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:205.13:285.69:510.710:430.87:146:20Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:035.04:095.610:300.711:300.87:156:18First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:514.94:575.511:170.87:166:17First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:444.95:535.512:210.812:130.87:176:16First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:414.96:555.51:150.81:150.77:186:14First Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:395.17:565.62:100.72:170.67:206:13Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:345.38:545.73:040.53:190.57:216:11Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:275.69:485.93:570.34:180.37:226:10Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:165.910:396.04:490.15:150.17:236:09Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:046.211:296.05:390.06:110.07:246:07Full Moon26Thu
27Fri11:516.46:28-0.17:05-0.17:256:06Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:196.012:396.57:17-0.17:58-0.17:266:05Full Moon28Sat
29Sun1:095.91:296.58:07-0.18:52-0.17:276:04Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:025.72:216.48:580.09:460.07:286:02Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue2:575.63:176.29:510.110:410.27:296:01Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 9:25 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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