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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE.
Next low tide : 9:18 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 52m at 3:22 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8558690
Common Questions About Tides

Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE Tides - Jan 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:513.28:592.21:41-0.52:46-0.27:184:49Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:363.19:462.22:31-0.53:33-0.27:184:50Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:182.910:322.23:20-0.44:18-0.27:184:50Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:592.811:172.24:08-0.35:01-0.17:184:51Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:382.64:57-0.15:44-0.17:184:52Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:042.112:182.45:490.16:260.07:184:53Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:522.11:002.26:440.37:090.17:184:54Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:432.21:462.07:450.47:530.27:184:55Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:372.22:371.98:500.58:390.37:184:56Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:342.33:311.99:520.69:270.37:184:57Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:312.44:271.910:490.510:150.37:174:58Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:252.65:211.911:390.511:020.27:174:59Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:142.76:122.012:230.47:175:00Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:592.96:592.11:030.37:175:01New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:423.07:442.112:32-0.11:410.17:165:02New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:223.08:282.21:16-0.32:180.07:165:03New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:023.09:122.32:01-0.42:57-0.27:165:04New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:413.09:572.32:47-0.53:36-0.37:155:05Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:222.910:452.43:36-0.54:18-0.47:155:06Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:052.711:362.54:27-0.45:01-0.47:145:07Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:522.55:22-0.35:48-0.47:145:08First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:322.512:432.36:23-0.16:40-0.47:135:09First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:342.61:412.17:310.07:37-0.37:135:11First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:442.62:491.98:440.18:39-0.27:125:12First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:582.74:021.99:570.29:44-0.27:115:13Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:072.85:131.911:040.110:47-0.37:115:14Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:092.96:152.012:030.07:105:15Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:043.07:102.112:55-0.17:095:16Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:523.07:582.212:41-0.41:43-0.27:085:17Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:353.08:432.21:31-0.52:26-0.37:085:18Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:142.99:242.32:18-0.53:07-0.37:075:20Full Moon31Mon
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 6:20 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (62% illuminated). This places Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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