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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE.
Next low tide : 5:52 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 16m at 12:03 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8558690
Common Questions About Tides

Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE Tides - Mar 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:342.25:270.15:230.16:325:52Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:052.512:142.16:180.46:020.36:315:53First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:532.51:012.07:150.66:470.46:295:54First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:502.41:551.98:190.77:420.56:285:55First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:562.42:561.99:260.88:440.56:265:56First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:022.54:001.910:250.79:460.46:255:57Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:002.64:592.011:130.610:420.36:235:59Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:502.75:512.111:540.511:330.16:226:00Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:332.86:382.312:290.36:206:01Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:132.87:222.512:20-0.11:040.16:196:02Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:522.98:052.61:05-0.31:38-0.16:176:03Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:302.88:472.81:51-0.42:15-0.36:166:03Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:092.89:302.92:37-0.42:53-0.46:146:04Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:512.710:163.03:26-0.43:34-0.46:136:05Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:352.511:063.04:16-0.24:18-0.36:116:06Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:232.35:11-0.15:07-0.26:106:07Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:033.012:192.26:120.16:02-0.16:086:08Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:112.91:262.17:200.37:060.16:076:09Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:272.82:422.08:340.48:190.16:056:10Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:442.84:002.09:460.39:340.16:036:11Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:532.85:082.210:480.210:420.06:026:12Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:512.86:062.311:410.111:43-0.16:006:13Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:422.86:572.512:28-0.15:596:14Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:262.87:412.612:36-0.21:09-0.25:576:15New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:052.78:212.71:24-0.31:47-0.25:566:16New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:412.68:592.82:09-0.32:23-0.25:546:17New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:152.59:342.82:52-0.22:57-0.15:536:18New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:492.410:092.83:340.03:300.15:516:19Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:232.310:452.84:160.14:030.25:496:20Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:002.211:252.74:590.34:380.35:486:21Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:402.25:450.55:170.55:466:22Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 2:57 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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