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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 38m at 8:27 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 3:20 pm (2.7 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 - Dec 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:222.75:292.211:180.311:140.26:594:39Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:082.86:122.212:080.37:004:39Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:502.96:532.212:530.37:014:39Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:283.07:312.212:300.21:340.37:024:39New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:063.08:082.21:060.22:130.47:034:39New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:423.18:452.21:410.22:500.47:044:39New Moon6Wed
7Thu9:193.09:242.22:160.23:250.47:044:39New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:553.010:032.22:520.24:010.47:054:39Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:322.910:452.13:310.24:370.47:064:39Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:102.811:302.14:140.25:150.37:074:39Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:512.75:010.25:560.37:084:39Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:192.212:352.65:540.26:420.27:084:39First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:132.21:252.56:550.37:310.17:094:39First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:112.42:202.48:010.38:240.07:104:39First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:122.63:192.39:110.39:19-0.17:114:40Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:152.84:212.210:180.210:15-0.37:114:40Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:173.05:242.211:210.011:10-0.47:124:40Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:173.26:252.312:20-0.17:124:41Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:143.47:232.312:05-0.51:15-0.27:134:41Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:093.58:182.31:00-0.62:08-0.37:144:42Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:023.49:132.41:53-0.63:00-0.37:144:42Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:533.310:072.32:47-0.63:51-0.37:154:43Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:433.111:022.33:41-0.54:41-0.37:154:43Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:322.911:572.34:36-0.45:32-0.27:154:44Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:212.75:34-0.26:23-0.27:164:44Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:542.21:112.46:350.07:15-0.17:164:45Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:532.22:032.27:410.28:060.07:174:46Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:522.32:572.08:490.38:580.17:174:46Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:512.43:521.99:540.49:480.27:174:47Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:472.54:461.910:530.410:350.27:174:48Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun5:382.65:361.911:450.47:174:49Waning Crescent31Sun
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 11:53 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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