Tides Today & Tomorrow in Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 16m at 9:57 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:34 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8558690
Common Questions About Tides

Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE Tides - Nov 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:062.41:342.96:380.77:460.76:265:01Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:062.42:342.97:410.68:430.66:275:00Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:092.53:342.98:480.59:390.46:284:59Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:102.74:322.99:540.410:310.26:294:58Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:082.95:273.010:550.211:20-0.16:304:57Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:023.26:213.011:530.06:314:56Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:553.47:123.012:09-0.312:48-0.26:324:55New Moon7Wed
8Thu7:463.68:043.012:57-0.41:41-0.36:334:54New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:383.78:552.91:45-0.52:34-0.36:344:53New Moon9Fri
10Sat9:313.79:482.82:34-0.53:28-0.26:364:52Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:243.610:442.73:24-0.44:23-0.16:374:51Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:213.411:422.64:17-0.25:200.06:384:50Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:193.25:140.06:210.16:394:49First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:442.51:203.06:150.27:240.26:404:48First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:502.42:222.97:230.38:260.36:414:48First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:552.43:222.78:330.49:240.36:424:47First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:572.54:182.69:390.410:160.26:434:46Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:532.65:092.610:390.411:020.26:444:45Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:422.75:532.611:310.311:430.26:454:45Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:252.86:342.512:170.36:474:44Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:042.97:112.512:200.21:000.36:484:44Full Moon21Wed
22Thu7:403.07:472.512:540.21:400.36:494:43Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:153.18:222.51:260.22:170.36:504:42Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:503.18:592.51:580.22:530.46:514:42Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:263.19:372.42:310.23:290.46:524:41Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:023.110:162.43:060.24:050.46:534:41Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:413.010:592.33:450.34:450.46:544:41Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:222.911:462.34:280.35:280.46:554:40Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:082.85:170.36:170.46:564:40Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:392.312:592.76:130.37:090.36:574:40Third Quarter30Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8558690)

Common Questions About Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE today?

Slack tide in Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE is approximately 12:45 am — 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 Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE?

Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 Indian River Inlet (outer coast), 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 Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE?

Tide predictions for Indian River Inlet (outer coast), 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 Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE?

Tide data for Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE is sourced from NOAA Station #8558690. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8558690.

What is the moon phase in Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE tonight?

Tonight the moon over Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE is First Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Indian River Inlet (outer coast), 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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