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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 08m at 7:38 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 2:24 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8558690
Common Questions About Tides

Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE Tides - Feb 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:172.87:162.112:120.01:170.27:055:22New Moon1Thu
2Fri7:542.87:572.212:53-0.11:500.17:045:23New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:292.88:372.31:33-0.22:210.07:035:24New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:042.89:162.42:13-0.32:54-0.17:025:25New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:392.89:562.42:55-0.33:28-0.27:025:26Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:152.710:382.53:39-0.34:06-0.37:005:27Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:542.511:242.64:27-0.24:47-0.36:595:29Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:382.45:19-0.15:32-0.36:585:30Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:162.612:282.26:180.06:24-0.26:575:31First Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:182.61:272.17:240.27:22-0.26:565:32First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:302.62:372.08:360.28:28-0.26:555:33First Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:482.73:541.99:500.29:37-0.26:545:34Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:002.85:082.010:560.110:44-0.36:535:35Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:022.96:112.211:54-0.111:46-0.56:525:36Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:573.07:072.312:46-0.26:505:38Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:463.07:582.412:42-0.61:33-0.46:495:39Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:303.08:452.51:35-0.62:17-0.56:485:40Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:122.99:292.62:24-0.62:58-0.56:475:41Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:512.710:112.63:12-0.53:39-0.46:455:42Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:282.610:532.63:59-0.44:18-0.36:445:43Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:062.411:352.54:47-0.24:57-0.16:435:44Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:452.25:360.15:370.06:415:45Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:202.512:272.16:290.36:200.26:405:46Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:112.41:152.07:280.57:080.46:395:47Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:092.42:101.98:330.68:040.46:375:48Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:142.43:111.99:370.79:050.46:365:49Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:162.44:121.910:340.610:040.46:355:51Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:122.55:092.011:220.510:560.26:335:52Waning Crescent28Wed
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 11:01 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 42% 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 (42% 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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