Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Castle, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Castle, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 10m at 2:03 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 7:54 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551201
Common Questions About Tides

New Castle, DE Tides - May 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:425.511:075.75:040.45:260.26:027:56Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:255.411:475.85:520.36:070.36:017:57New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:075.36:370.26:460.35:597:58New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:235.812:465.27:200.27:220.45:587:59New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:565.81:235.18:010.37:560.55:578:00New Moon5Wed
6Thu1:275.81:595.08:410.48:290.65:568:01Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:565.82:354.99:210.59:020.75:558:02Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:275.83:134.910:020.59:390.75:548:03Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:045.83:574.910:460.610:240.85:538:04Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:515.84:484.911:340.711:190.85:528:05First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:465.75:465.012:280.75:518:06First Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:515.76:495.212:250.81:250.65:508:07First Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:005.67:515.41:340.72:230.55:498:08First Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:095.78:515.82:410.63:200.45:488:08Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:125.89:476.13:460.44:150.25:478:09Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:105.810:406.44:470.25:090.15:468:10Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:055.911:306.65:460.06:010.05:458:11Full Moon17Mon
18Tue11:585.86:42-0.16:520.05:448:12Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:206.712:505.77:36-0.27:410.15:448:13Full Moon19Wed
20Thu1:096.61:435.68:28-0.18:310.35:438:14Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:596.52:365.49:200.09:200.55:428:15Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:506.33:305.310:110.110:110.65:418:16Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:436.04:265.211:020.311:040.85:418:17Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:385.85:225.111:530.411:580.95:408:17Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:355.66:205.112:450.55:398:18Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:345.57:165.212:541.01:350.55:398:19Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:315.48:105.41:501.02:250.55:388:20Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri8:275.39:025.62:460.93:130.45:388:21Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:195.39:495.73:400.74:000.45:378:21Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:085.310:345.84:320.64:450.45:378:22Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:545.311:145.95:220.55:280.45:368:23Waning Crescent31Mon
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 4:58 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (67% illuminated). This places New Castle, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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