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 7h 06m 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 - May 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:172.63:442.29:410.79:250.76:037:51First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:142.64:412.310:310.610:270.66:017:52First Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:092.65:362.411:150.511:230.56:007:53Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:592.66:262.611:560.45:597:54Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:472.77:132.812:150.312:350.25:587:55Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:322.77:583.01:040.11:150.05:577:56Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:172.78:433.21:520.01:57-0.15:567:57Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:022.79:283.32:39-0.12:40-0.25:557:58Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:492.710:163.43:28-0.23:24-0.35:547:59Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:382.711:063.44:18-0.24:12-0.35:538:00Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:302.65:10-0.15:02-0.25:528:00Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:013.412:262.56:05-0.15:57-0.15:518:01Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:593.21:282.47:040.06:580.05:508:02Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:033.12:352.48:070.18:050.15:498:03Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:092.93:442.49:110.19:170.25:488:04Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:152.84:522.510:130.110:290.25:478:05Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:182.75:542.611:100.011:340.15:468:06Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:162.76:492.812:01-0.15:458:07Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:082.67:392.912:330.012:48-0.15:458:08Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:552.68:243.01:250.01:31-0.15:448:08Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:372.59:043.12:140.02:11-0.15:438:09New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:172.59:423.12:590.02:500.05:428:10New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:552.410:193.13:420.13:270.15:428:11New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:322.410:553.14:240.24:040.25:418:12New Moon24Sun
25Mon11:102.411:323.05:060.34:410.35:408:13Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:492.35:470.45:200.45:408:13Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:122.912:322.36:290.56:010.55:398:14Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:542.81:192.27:120.66:480.65:398:15Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:402.72:102.27:570.67:410.65:388:16First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:292.63:042.38:430.68:400.75:388:16First Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:202.63:592.49:300.59:420.65:378:17First Quarter31Sun
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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