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 2h 49m 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 - Dec 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:365.03:565.510:220.111:08-0.17:044:38Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:365.04:565.311:190.27:054:38Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:355.05:555.212:01-0.112:170.27:064:38Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:325.16:525.112:53-0.11:140.27:064:38Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:275.27:475.11:43-0.22:090.17:074:37Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:185.38:375.12:33-0.23:030.07:084:37Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:065.49:255.03:20-0.33:53-0.17:094:37Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:515.510:105.04:05-0.34:42-0.27:104:37Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:325.510:534.94:48-0.35:28-0.27:114:37New Moon9Sat
10Sun11:115.411:344.75:30-0.26:11-0.27:124:38New Moon10Sun
11Mon11:475.46:10-0.26:53-0.27:134:38New Moon11Mon
12Tue12:124.612:215.36:48-0.17:33-0.17:134:38New Moon12Tue
13Wed12:494.512:545.37:25-0.18:12-0.17:144:38Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:244.51:275.28:010.08:500.07:154:38Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:004.52:055.28:400.09:300.07:154:39Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat2:404.62:485.29:230.010:120.07:164:39Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun3:254.63:405.210:150.111:00-0.17:174:39First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:184.84:385.111:150.111:52-0.17:174:40First Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:174.95:435.012:210.17:184:40First Quarter19Tue
20Wed6:195.16:485.012:49-0.21:270.07:184:40Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:215.37:525.01:47-0.32:32-0.17:194:41Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:215.68:525.12:46-0.43:35-0.37:194:41Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:175.89:485.13:44-0.54:34-0.57:204:42Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:125.910:435.24:40-0.65:31-0.67:204:42Full Moon24Sun
25Mon11:046.011:365.15:35-0.76:25-0.77:214:43Full Moon25Mon
26Tue11:575.96:29-0.77:17-0.77:214:44Full Moon26Tue
27Wed12:295.112:495.87:21-0.78:07-0.77:214:44Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:225.01:425.68:13-0.68:57-0.67:224:45Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri2:164.92:355.49:04-0.49:46-0.57:224:46Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:104.93:295.29:57-0.210:35-0.47:224:47Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun4:054.84:245.010:50-0.111:27-0.47:224:47Third Quarter31Sun
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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