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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:18 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 24m at 3:22 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8558690
Common Questions About Tides

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

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:192.69:332.52:45-0.33:08-0.16:315:53Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:512.510:072.63:25-0.23:39-0.16:305:54Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:222.410:432.64:050.04:100.16:285:55Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:562.311:212.64:460.24:410.26:275:56Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:342.25:280.45:160.36:265:57Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:042.512:162.16:150.55:570.46:245:58Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:542.51:042.07:100.76:450.46:235:59Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:532.52:011.98:120.87:430.56:216:00Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:592.53:041.99:160.78:470.46:206:01Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:042.64:092.010:140.69:520.26:186:02Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:022.75:092.211:040.410:510.06:176:03Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:532.86:032.311:480.211:46-0.26:156:04Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:402.96:532.612:30-0.16:136:05Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:242.97:412.812:39-0.41:12-0.36:126:06New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:082.98:283.01:30-0.51:53-0.46:106:07New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:532.99:163.12:20-0.62:36-0.56:096:08New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:392.810:073.23:12-0.53:21-0.56:076:09Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:262.611:003.24:05-0.44:07-0.56:066:10Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:182.411:593.15:01-0.24:58-0.36:046:11Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:152.36:020.05:54-0.16:036:12First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:052.91:202.17:090.26:580.06:016:13First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:172.82:332.18:200.38:090.15:596:14First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:302.83:462.19:300.39:220.25:586:15First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:372.74:522.210:320.310:300.15:566:16Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:342.75:492.311:240.211:280.05:556:17Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:232.76:372.412:100.15:536:18Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:052.77:192.612:190.012:490.05:526:18Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:422.67:562.71:04-0.11:250.05:506:19Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:162.68:302.81:47-0.11:580.05:496:20Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:472.59:032.82:260.02:280.15:476:21Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:192.59:362.93:050.12:580.25:456:22Full Moon31Fri
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 First Quarter (52% 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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