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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:40 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 25m at 10:45 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8558690
Common Questions About Tides

Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE Tides - Feb 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:002.89:062.22:08-0.12:580.17:055:22Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:332.89:432.32:43-0.13:280.07:045:23Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:062.710:202.33:20-0.13:590.07:045:24Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:392.610:582.33:58-0.14:310.07:035:25Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:152.511:392.34:400.05:080.07:025:26Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:542.45:270.15:500.07:015:27Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:262.312:402.36:200.26:370.07:005:28Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:202.41:322.27:200.37:310.06:595:30Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:222.52:342.18:280.38:32-0.16:575:31Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:322.63:432.19:370.29:35-0.26:565:32Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:422.84:522.110:430.110:38-0.46:555:33Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:472.95:582.311:43-0.111:38-0.56:545:34Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:453.16:572.412:38-0.36:535:35Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:393.27:532.512:36-0.71:29-0.56:525:36New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:293.28:462.61:31-0.82:18-0.66:515:37New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:183.29:372.72:24-0.93:06-0.76:495:39New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:053.010:282.73:17-0.83:53-0.76:485:40Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:522.811:202.74:10-0.74:41-0.66:475:41Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:402.65:05-0.55:29-0.46:465:42Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:132.612:292.46:03-0.26:20-0.26:445:43First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:102.51:222.27:040.07:14-0.16:435:44First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:102.52:192.18:100.28:120.16:425:45First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:142.43:202.09:170.39:120.26:405:46First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:162.54:202.010:190.410:100.26:395:47Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:132.55:152.011:140.311:030.26:385:48Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:022.66:032.112:010.36:365:49Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:452.76:462.212:430.26:355:50Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:232.77:262.312:310.01:190.26:335:51Full Moon28Tue
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 1:42 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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