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 5h 43m 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 - Feb 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:072.710:182.13:18-0.14:030.17:065:21Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:392.510:562.23:57-0.14:330.07:055:22Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:132.411:362.24:390.05:070.07:045:23Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:502.35:250.15:450.07:035:25Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:212.312:332.16:190.26:300.07:025:26First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:132.41:242.07:200.37:220.07:015:27First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:152.52:251.98:300.48:210.07:005:28First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:272.63:351.99:420.49:26-0.16:595:29Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:412.84:481.910:500.210:31-0.26:585:30Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:483.05:562.011:510.111:34-0.46:575:31Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:483.16:562.212:46-0.16:565:33Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:423.27:522.312:33-0.61:37-0.36:555:34Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:323.28:452.51:29-0.72:24-0.56:545:35Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:193.29:362.62:23-0.83:10-0.66:525:36Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:053.010:262.63:16-0.83:55-0.66:515:37Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:502.811:172.64:10-0.64:40-0.56:505:38Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:352.55:04-0.45:26-0.46:495:39Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:092.612:222.36:02-0.26:13-0.26:475:40Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:042.51:132.17:040.17:040.06:465:41Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:032.52:091.98:110.38:000.26:455:42Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:082.53:111.89:200.49:000.36:445:44Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:142.54:151.810:240.510:010.36:425:45Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:142.55:131.911:210.510:570.36:415:46Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:062.66:031.912:100.46:405:47Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:492.76:462.012:520.36:385:48Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:272.87:262.112:290.11:280.36:375:49New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:022.88:032.21:080.01:590.26:355:50New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:342.88:392.31:45-0.12:270.16:345:51New Moon28Fri
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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