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 2h 10m at 8:12 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 3:13 pm (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8558690
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Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE Tides - Feb 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:362.73:411.99:460.29:30-0.27:065:21Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:512.84:571.910:550.210:36-0.37:055:22Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:583.06:042.011:570.011:39-0.47:045:23Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:573.17:042.112:52-0.17:035:24New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:493.17:582.212:37-0.61:41-0.37:025:26New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:363.18:472.31:31-0.62:28-0.47:015:27New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:203.09:352.42:23-0.73:12-0.57:005:28New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:022.910:202.43:13-0.63:54-0.56:595:29Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:422.711:052.44:03-0.54:35-0.46:585:30Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:212.411:502.44:53-0.35:15-0.26:575:31Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:012.25:450.05:56-0.16:565:32Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:372.412:432.06:410.26:390.16:555:33First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:282.31:311.97:420.47:270.36:545:35First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:262.32:261.88:490.58:210.46:525:36First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:302.43:261.89:550.69:200.46:515:37First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:342.44:271.810:540.610:170.46:505:38Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:302.55:231.911:430.511:080.36:495:39Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:182.76:132.012:250.46:485:40Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:592.76:582.11:010.36:465:41Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:372.87:402.212:36-0.11:330.26:455:42Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:132.88:202.31:17-0.22:040.06:445:43Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:482.88:592.41:59-0.32:36-0.16:425:45Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:232.89:382.62:41-0.33:10-0.26:415:46Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:592.710:202.73:26-0.33:47-0.36:405:47Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:382.511:042.74:13-0.24:27-0.36:385:48Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:212.411:562.75:05-0.15:11-0.26:375:49Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:102.26:020.16:01-0.16:365:50Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:562.71:082.07:070.26:59-0.16:345:51Third Quarter28Wed
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 11:42 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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