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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:16 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 12m at 11:20 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8558690
Common Questions About Tides

Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE Tides - May 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:062.75:412.710:570.011:240.06:027:51Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:052.66:392.911:49-0.16:017:52Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:592.67:313.012:250.012:38-0.26:007:53Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:492.68:203.21:21-0.11:24-0.25:597:54Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:362.59:053.22:12-0.12:08-0.25:587:55Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:192.59:473.22:59-0.12:50-0.15:577:56Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:002.510:273.23:460.03:320.05:567:57Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:402.411:073.14:310.14:130.15:557:58Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:202.411:483.05:150.24:540.25:547:59Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:012.36:000.45:360.45:538:00Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:292.912:462.26:460.56:220.55:528:01Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:142.71:342.27:330.67:120.65:518:02Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:012.62:272.28:210.68:080.75:508:02Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:512.53:222.39:080.69:100.75:498:03Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:422.44:172.49:530.610:110.75:488:04Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:342.45:112.510:360.511:090.65:478:05Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:252.46:022.711:170.45:468:06Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:152.46:502.912:020.511:59 AM0.35:458:07Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:032.57:373.112:510.312:420.15:458:08Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:512.58:243.31:390.21:260.05:448:09New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:392.59:113.42:260.12:12-0.15:438:10New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:282.69:593.53:140.03:00-0.25:428:10New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:182.510:503.54:020.03:49-0.25:428:11Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:102.511:433.44:520.04:41-0.25:418:12Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:062.55:45-0.15:37-0.25:408:13Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:383.21:062.56:390.06:37-0.15:408:14Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:353.02:102.57:360.07:430.15:398:14First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:352.83:152.68:340.08:540.25:398:15First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:362.74:212.79:32-0.110:050.25:388:16First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:382.55:242.810:28-0.111:130.25:388:17Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:382.46:223.011:21-0.15:378:17Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 2:18 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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