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 6h 21m 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 - May 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:562.68:182.81:210.11:370.06:027:51Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:352.68:562.92:070.02:140.06:017:52New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:112.69:313.02:500.02:490.16:007:53New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:452.510:053.03:300.13:220.25:597:54New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:192.510:393.04:090.23:540.25:587:55New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:552.411:153.04:470.34:270.35:577:56Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:332.411:532.95:250.45:030.45:557:57Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:142.36:040.55:420.55:547:58Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:342.912:592.36:460.66:270.55:537:59Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:202.81:482.27:320.67:180.65:528:00First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:112.72:432.38:230.68:160.65:518:01First Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:062.73:412.39:160.59:210.55:508:02First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:032.74:402.510:100.410:260.45:498:03First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:012.75:382.711:020.211:280.25:498:03Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:582.76:332.911:520.05:488:04Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:532.87:273.212:270.012:41-0.25:478:05Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:462.88:193.41:23-0.21:29-0.45:468:06Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:392.89:113.52:17-0.32:18-0.55:458:07Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:322.810:033.63:10-0.43:08-0.55:448:08Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:252.710:573.64:03-0.43:58-0.55:448:09Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:202.711:533.44:57-0.34:51-0.45:438:10Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:172.65:53-0.25:47-0.25:428:10Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:503.31:182.56:51-0.16:470.05:428:11Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:503.12:212.47:520.07:520.15:418:12Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:512.93:262.48:530.19:020.35:408:13Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:522.74:302.59:530.110:110.35:408:14Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:522.65:292.610:480.111:150.35:398:14Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:472.56:222.711:370.15:398:15Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:362.57:092.812:110.312:220.15:388:16Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:212.47:512.91:020.21:030.15:388:17Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat8:012.48:303.01:470.21:400.25:378:17New Moon31Sat
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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