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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:27 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 51m at 2:36 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8558690
Common Questions About Tides

Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE Tides - Jul 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:363.02:152.67:36-0.17:490.15:398:28Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:342.83:202.78:32-0.19:000.25:398:28Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:352.64:252.89:30-0.110:110.25:398:28Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:372.55:282.910:26-0.111:180.25:408:28Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:382.46:263.011:20-0.15:418:28Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:362.37:203.112:190.212:110.05:418:27Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:292.38:083.21:130.21:000.05:428:27Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:172.38:533.22:030.21:460.05:428:27New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:002.49:333.22:490.22:290.15:438:27New Moon9Fri
10Sat9:412.410:113.23:330.23:110.15:448:26New Moon10Sat
11Sun10:202.410:473.14:140.23:510.25:448:26New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:582.411:223.04:540.34:310.35:458:25Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:372.411:582.95:310.45:120.35:468:25Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:182.46:080.45:540.45:468:25Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:352.81:012.46:430.56:390.65:478:24Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri1:152.71:482.47:200.57:290.75:488:24First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:572.52:372.57:590.58:260.75:488:23First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:442.43:312.68:420.59:280.85:498:22First Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:362.44:262.79:310.510:310.75:508:22First Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:312.35:242.910:220.411:310.65:518:21Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:302.36:203.111:160.35:528:20Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:282.47:153.312:260.512:090.15:528:20Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:252.58:073.51:190.31:020.05:538:19Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:202.68:593.62:090.21:55-0.25:548:18Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:132.79:493.62:580.02:47-0.35:558:18Full Moon25Sun
26Mon10:072.710:393.63:47-0.13:41-0.45:568:17Full Moon26Mon
27Tue11:012.811:303.44:35-0.24:35-0.35:568:16Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:562.85:25-0.25:32-0.25:578:15Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:213.212:532.86:15-0.26:32-0.15:588:14Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri1:143.01:542.97:07-0.27:360.15:598:13Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:102.82:572.98:02-0.18:450.36:008:12Third 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 5:31 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 46% 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 (46% 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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