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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE.
Next low tide : 9:57 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 18m at 3:34 pm (2.8 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 - Jan 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:282.31:472.57:05-0.17:49-0.27:184:49First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:312.32:442.38:140.18:45-0.17:184:50First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:332.33:412.19:210.29:38-0.17:184:51First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:322.44:362.110:240.210:280.07:184:52Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:252.55:272.011:200.211:130.07:184:53Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:122.66:132.012:100.27:184:53Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:552.76:552.112:550.17:184:54Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:342.87:342.112:340.01:360.17:184:55Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:112.98:122.11:110.02:130.17:184:56Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:462.98:502.21:47-0.12:490.17:184:57Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:212.99:272.22:22-0.13:220.17:174:58Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:552.810:062.12:59-0.13:550.17:174:59Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:302.810:452.13:37-0.14:290.17:175:00Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:062.711:282.14:190.05:050.17:175:01Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:452.55:050.05:460.07:165:02Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:142.212:292.45:570.16:320.07:165:03Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:062.21:192.36:560.17:23-0.17:165:04Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:062.32:162.28:020.28:19-0.17:155:06Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:112.53:202.19:120.19:18-0.27:155:07Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:192.74:272.110:200.010:18-0.47:145:08Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:242.95:332.211:24-0.111:17-0.57:145:09Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:253.16:352.212:22-0.37:135:10Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:223.27:332.312:14-0.71:16-0.47:125:11New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:153.38:282.41:09-0.82:08-0.57:125:12New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:063.39:212.42:02-0.82:58-0.67:115:13New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:543.210:132.52:56-0.83:47-0.67:105:14Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:423.011:052.43:49-0.74:36-0.57:105:16Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:302.811:582.44:43-0.55:25-0.47:095:17Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:182.55:39-0.36:15-0.37:085:18Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:532.31:072.36:39-0.17:06-0.27:075:19First Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:512.31:592.17:430.18:000.07:075:20First Quarter31Sat
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 6:45 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 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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