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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 44m at 6:08 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:51 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8558690
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Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE Tides - Sep 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:482.85:140.55:450.76:287:32Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:002.612:262.95:440.66:280.86:297:30Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:382.51:102.96:200.77:181.06:307:29Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:212.42:022.97:020.78:171.16:317:27Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:132.33:042.97:540.89:251.16:327:26Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:142.34:133.08:550.810:341.16:337:24Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:232.35:213.110:020.711:340.96:337:22Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:302.46:213.311:090.56:347:21Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:322.57:143.412:260.612:100.26:357:19Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:272.78:033.51:140.41:070.06:367:18New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:193.08:503.51:580.12:02-0.26:377:16New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:093.29:363.42:41-0.12:55-0.36:387:15New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:593.310:213.33:24-0.23:48-0.36:397:13New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:493.511:083.14:08-0.34:42-0.26:407:11Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:413.511:582.94:53-0.25:380.06:417:10Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:373.45:40-0.16:380.36:417:08Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:512.71:383.36:310.17:430.56:427:07First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:512.52:453.27:280.48:540.76:437:05First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:582.43:563.28:330.510:060.86:447:03First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:102.35:053.19:440.611:110.86:457:02First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:192.36:063.110:530.66:467:00Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:182.46:563.112:070.711:54 AM0.66:476:59Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:072.57:393.112:540.612:450.56:486:57Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:492.68:153.11:340.51:310.46:496:56Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:262.88:483.02:090.42:120.46:496:54Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:012.99:183.02:400.42:510.46:506:52Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:343.08:482.92:080.42:270.45:515:51Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:063.09:192.82:340.43:040.55:525:49Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:393.19:522.73:010.53:400.65:535:48Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:133.110:272.63:300.64:190.75:545:46Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 9:29 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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