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 1h 41m 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 - Jan 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:034.85:224.911:470.07:224:48Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:584.86:184.812:16-0.312:410.07:234:49Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:524.97:134.71:05-0.31:36-0.17:234:50Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:445.08:064.71:54-0.32:30-0.17:234:51Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:345.18:564.62:42-0.43:22-0.27:234:52Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:215.29:434.63:30-0.44:12-0.37:234:53Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:045.210:274.64:16-0.45:00-0.47:234:53New Moon7Sun
8Mon10:445.211:094.55:00-0.45:45-0.47:224:54New Moon8Mon
9Tue11:225.211:474.45:43-0.46:27-0.47:224:55New Moon9Tue
10Wed11:575.26:24-0.47:08-0.47:224:56New Moon10Wed
11Thu12:234.412:315.17:03-0.47:47-0.37:224:57Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:584.41:055.27:42-0.48:25-0.37:224:58Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:334.51:435.28:23-0.39:04-0.37:215:00Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:114.62:275.19:07-0.29:45-0.37:215:01Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon2:564.73:175.09:57-0.210:31-0.37:215:02First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:474.84:144.910:57-0.111:24-0.37:205:03First Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:464.95:194.812:030.07:205:04First Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:515.06:274.712:22-0.31:110.07:195:05First Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:585.17:344.71:24-0.32:17-0.17:195:06Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:025.38:374.82:26-0.43:20-0.37:185:07Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:035.59:354.93:27-0.54:20-0.57:185:08Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:005.610:315.04:26-0.65:16-0.67:175:10Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:535.711:235.05:21-0.76:09-0.87:165:11Full Moon23Tue
24Wed11:455.76:14-0.86:58-0.87:165:12Full Moon24Wed
25Thu12:145.112:345.67:05-0.87:46-0.87:155:13Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:045.01:235.57:54-0.78:32-0.77:145:14Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:535.02:125.38:42-0.59:17-0.67:145:15Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:424.93:015.19:31-0.410:01-0.47:135:17Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon3:324.93:514.910:20-0.210:46-0.37:125:18Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:224.84:444.711:11-0.111:32-0.27:115:19Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:144.85:384.612:040.07:105:20Third Quarter31Wed
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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