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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE.
Next low tide : 8:15 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 42m at 2:08 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8558690
Common Questions About Tides

Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE Tides - Jan 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:192.99:212.12:16-0.23:200.17:184:49Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:542.89:592.12:57-0.13:590.17:184:50Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:282.710:382.13:37-0.14:350.17:184:51Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:022.611:192.14:170.05:090.27:184:52Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:382.45:000.15:430.27:184:53Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:022.112:162.35:460.36:170.27:184:54Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:492.112:582.16:370.46:560.27:184:55Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:402.21:452.07:360.57:400.27:184:55Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:352.32:381.98:400.68:300.27:184:56Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:352.43:361.99:450.59:240.17:184:57Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:352.64:361.910:450.510:200.07:174:58Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:342.85:362.011:400.311:15-0.27:174:59Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:283.06:322.112:310.17:175:00Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:203.17:262.212:09-0.41:19-0.17:175:01New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:093.28:182.31:02-0.62:06-0.37:165:03New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:563.39:102.41:54-0.72:52-0.47:165:04New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:433.210:022.52:47-0.83:38-0.57:155:05Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:313.010:552.53:40-0.74:25-0.67:155:06Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:192.811:512.54:36-0.65:12-0.67:145:07Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:092.55:35-0.46:02-0.57:145:08First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:512.61:032.36:39-0.26:55-0.47:135:09First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:542.62:022.17:480.07:52-0.37:135:10First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:022.63:071.99:000.28:53-0.17:125:11First Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:112.64:151.810:090.29:55-0.17:125:12Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:152.75:181.911:120.210:53-0.17:115:14Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:122.86:141.912:070.27:105:15Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:012.87:022.012:550.17:105:16Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:442.87:442.012:35-0.11:390.17:095:17Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:212.88:222.11:19-0.22:170.07:085:18Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:552.88:572.11:59-0.22:530.07:075:19Full Moon30Fri
31Sat9:262.79:332.22:38-0.23:250.07:065:20Full Moon31Sat
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 5:11 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 (55% 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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