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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:13 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 18m at 3:18 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8558690
Common Questions About Tides

Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE Tides - May 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:142.311:363.05:050.44:420.36:027:51Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:572.25:490.55:270.36:017:52Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:233.012:462.26:390.56:180.36:007:53Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:172.91:432.17:350.57:170.45:597:54First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:192.92:482.18:350.58:240.35:587:55First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:242.83:562.39:360.49:360.25:577:56First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:282.85:022.410:330.210:470.15:567:57Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:292.76:032.711:260.011:530.05:557:58Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:262.77:003.012:16-0.25:537:59Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:202.77:533.212:53-0.21:03-0.35:528:00Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:112.68:443.41:50-0.31:50-0.45:518:01Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:022.69:343.52:43-0.32:36-0.45:518:02Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:512.510:233.53:36-0.23:23-0.35:508:03Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:402.511:143.44:28-0.14:11-0.25:498:03Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:302.45:200.05:000.05:488:04Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:053.212:222.36:140.25:520.25:478:05Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:583.11:172.27:110.36:490.45:468:06Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:532.92:152.18:100.47:510.55:458:07Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:492.73:142.19:080.58:570.65:448:08Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:442.64:132.210:020.510:040.65:448:09Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:372.45:072.310:490.511:050.55:438:10Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:252.45:572.411:310.411:590.55:428:10Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:102.36:412.612:070.45:428:11Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:532.37:222.812:470.412:400.45:418:12Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:342.38:023.01:300.41:120.35:408:13Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:142.38:413.12:100.41:450.35:408:14New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:532.39:193.22:490.42:200.35:398:14New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:332.39:593.23:270.42:580.25:398:15New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:152.310:413.24:070.43:390.25:388:16New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:582.311:253.24:490.44:230.25:388:17Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:452.25:340.45:120.25:378:17Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 6:15 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (44% illuminated). This places Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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