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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 52m at 7:45 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:45 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8558690
Common Questions About Tides

Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE Tides - Dec 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:423.34:33-0.25:480.06:594:39Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:042.312:423.15:330.06:490.17:004:39Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:092.21:432.86:390.17:500.17:014:39Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:162.22:432.67:500.28:490.17:024:39Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:212.33:412.59:010.39:420.17:024:39Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:212.44:352.410:070.310:300.17:034:39Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:152.55:242.311:040.311:130.17:044:39Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:022.76:082.211:560.211:520.17:054:39Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:442.86:482.212:420.27:064:39Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:222.97:262.212:280.11:250.27:074:39New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:583.08:032.21:020.12:050.37:084:39New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:343.08:392.21:360.22:430.37:084:39New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:103.09:172.22:100.23:200.37:094:39New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:473.09:562.12:450.23:560.47:104:39Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:252.910:372.13:220.24:330.47:104:40Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:042.811:212.04:030.25:120.47:114:40Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:462.74:490.25:540.37:124:40Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:092.012:312.65:400.26:400.37:124:41First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:032.11:202.56:380.37:290.27:134:41First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:002.22:132.47:420.38:210.07:144:42First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:012.43:102.38:510.29:14-0.17:144:42First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:022.64:102.39:590.110:07-0.37:154:43Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:022.85:112.311:030.011:00-0.47:154:43Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:003.16:102.312:02-0.17:154:44Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:573.37:072.312:59-0.37:164:44Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:523.48:032.312:46-0.61:53-0.37:164:45Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:453.58:572.31:38-0.72:46-0.47:174:46Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:383.49:522.32:31-0.73:38-0.37:174:46Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:303.310:472.33:24-0.64:31-0.37:174:47Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:223.111:432.24:19-0.45:23-0.27:174:48Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:142.85:16-0.36:17-0.27:184:48Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 10:45 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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