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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE.
Next low tide : in 5h 10m at 8:50 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Apr 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:433.18:033.012:58-0.61:29-0.55:466:22New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:313.18:543.21:52-0.62:14-0.65:446:23New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:183.09:443.22:45-0.63:00-0.65:436:24New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:072.810:353.23:39-0.53:46-0.55:416:25Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:562.611:293.24:33-0.44:34-0.35:396:26Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:492.45:31-0.15:26-0.15:386:27Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:273.012:472.36:320.16:230.15:366:28First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:312.91:502.27:390.37:270.35:356:29First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:382.82:582.18:460.48:360.45:336:30First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:452.74:032.19:500.49:440.45:326:31First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:462.75:022.210:460.410:440.45:306:32Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:382.75:512.311:340.311:360.35:296:33Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:222.76:342.412:150.35:276:34Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:002.77:122.612:220.212:500.25:266:35Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:342.77:472.71:030.11:210.25:256:35Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:072.68:212.81:420.11:500.25:236:36Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:392.68:552.92:180.12:170.25:226:37Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:132.59:292.92:540.22:460.25:206:38Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:472.510:042.93:300.23:180.35:196:39Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:232.410:412.94:080.33:540.35:176:40Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:032.311:242.94:500.44:350.35:166:41Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:482.25:380.55:230.45:156:42Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:152.912:412.26:320.66:180.45:136:43Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:142.82:432.28:330.58:220.46:127:44Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:212.83:522.29:370.59:320.36:117:45Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:302.85:002.410:380.310:420.16:097:46Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:342.96:032.611:340.111:48-0.16:087:47Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:322.97:012.812:25-0.16:077:48Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:272.97:543.112:48-0.31:13-0.36:067:49Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:182.98:463.31:45-0.42:00-0.56:047:50New Moon30Sat
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 11:43 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 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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