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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 05m at 9:26 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Sep 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:062.35:063.29:410.511:110.76:297:31Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:182.36:113.210:500.56:307:29Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:222.47:063.312:110.611:52 AM0.46:317:28Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:162.57:543.31:030.512:480.46:317:26Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:022.68:343.21:480.51:360.36:327:25Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:432.69:103.22:270.42:200.36:337:23Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:192.79:423.13:030.43:010.36:347:21Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:542.810:123.03:350.43:410.36:357:20Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:272.810:422.94:050.44:190.46:367:18Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:012.911:142.74:320.44:570.56:377:17Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:362.911:482.65:000.55:370.76:387:15Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:132.95:300.66:190.86:387:14Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:262.512:562.96:050.77:081.06:397:12Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:102.41:472.96:470.88:051.16:407:10Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:012.32:492.97:380.89:111.26:417:09Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:022.33:583.08:390.810:191.16:427:07Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:102.35:053.19:460.811:190.96:437:06Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:162.46:043.210:530.66:447:04Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:172.56:573.312:100.711:55 AM0.36:457:02Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:122.87:453.412:560.412:530.16:467:01Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:033.08:313.41:400.21:47-0.16:466:59New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:523.29:173.42:22-0.12:40-0.26:476:58New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:413.410:033.33:05-0.23:32-0.26:486:56New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:313.510:503.13:48-0.34:26-0.16:496:54Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:223.610:392.93:33-0.24:210.05:505:53Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:173.511:322.74:20-0.15:200.35:515:51Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:173.45:110.16:230.55:525:50First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:322.51:243.36:080.37:330.75:535:48First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:402.42:363.27:130.58:460.75:545:47First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:532.33:463.18:250.69:520.75:555:45First Quarter30Fri
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 12:22 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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