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 5h 21m 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 - Aug 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:092.64:032.98:590.09:560.46:018:11Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:122.45:073.09:580.111:030.46:028:10Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:162.36:083.110:560.26:028:09Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:162.37:023.112:040.411:51 AM0.26:038:08Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:102.37:513.212:580.412:420.36:048:07Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:572.48:333.21:460.41:280.36:058:06New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:392.59:113.22:300.42:110.26:068:05New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:172.59:463.23:100.42:520.26:078:04New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:532.510:193.13:470.43:300.36:088:03New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:292.610:513.14:210.44:070.36:098:01Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:062.611:243.04:520.44:450.46:108:00Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:432.611:582.85:220.45:240.56:117:59Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:222.65:530.56:060.66:117:58Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:352.71:052.76:270.56:540.76:127:57Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:152.61:522.77:070.57:470.86:137:55First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:012.52:452.87:520.68:490.96:147:54First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:542.43:452.98:450.59:550.86:157:53First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:552.44:503.09:440.511:010.76:167:51Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:002.45:543.210:450.46:177:50Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:052.56:533.412:010.611:46 AM0.26:187:49Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:062.67:493.512:560.412:440.06:197:47Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:022.88:403.61:470.21:40-0.26:197:46Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:572.99:303.62:360.02:35-0.36:207:44Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:493.010:193.63:23-0.23:29-0.46:217:43Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:423.111:083.44:10-0.34:23-0.36:227:42Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:353.211:573.24:57-0.35:19-0.26:237:40Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:313.25:46-0.26:170.06:247:39Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:493.01:293.16:36-0.17:200.26:257:37Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:442.72:303.17:290.18:270.46:267:36Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:432.53:363.18:270.39:370.66:277:34Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:482.44:423.19:290.410:440.66:277:33Third Quarter31Tue
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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