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 8m at 6:51 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:40 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8558690
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Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE Tides - Oct 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:033.07:303.312:320.112:420.05:555:44New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:513.18:123.21:150.01:33-0.15:565:42New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:353.28:533.01:560.02:210.05:575:41New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:173.39:312.92:350.03:090.15:585:39New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:573.310:102.73:130.13:560.35:595:37Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:383.210:502.63:510.34:440.56:005:36Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:203.111:322.54:300.55:350.76:015:34Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:073.05:110.76:310.96:025:33First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:202.31:012.95:570.87:331.06:035:31First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:152.32:022.96:520.98:381.16:045:30First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:162.23:052.97:551.09:371.06:055:28First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:182.34:022.99:010.910:260.96:065:27First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:162.44:522.910:010.811:050.86:075:25Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:082.55:363.010:520.711:390.66:085:24Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:542.76:163.011:390.56:095:23Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:362.96:553.012:110.512:230.46:105:21Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:163.17:333.012:430.31:060.26:115:20Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:563.38:123.01:170.21:500.26:125:18Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:373.48:522.91:540.12:350.16:135:17Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:193.59:362.82:330.03:230.26:145:16Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:063.510:232.73:160.04:140.36:155:14Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:593.511:172.54:030.15:100.46:165:13Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:003.44:550.26:120.56:175:12Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:202.41:093.25:540.37:200.66:185:10Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:322.32:223.27:020.48:300.66:195:09Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:492.33:323.18:180.49:350.46:205:08Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:012.54:353.19:320.410:320.36:215:07Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:042.65:313.010:400.211:210.16:225:05Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:592.86:212.911:390.16:235:04Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:483.07:052.912:050.012:320.16:245:03New Moon30Wed
31Thu7:333.17:472.812:47-0.11:210.06:255:02New Moon31Thu
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 10:15 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 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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