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 6h 04m 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 - Aug 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:092.48:443.12:060.51:460.36:018:11Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:482.59:193.12:440.42:250.36:028:10Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:252.59:513.13:190.43:030.26:038:09Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:012.610:223.03:500.43:390.36:048:08Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:372.610:542.94:180.44:160.36:058:07Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:142.711:262.84:470.44:540.46:068:06Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:512.75:170.45:350.56:068:05Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:012.712:312.85:510.46:210.66:078:03Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:392.61:162.86:310.47:130.76:088:02Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:232.52:092.97:160.48:130.86:098:01Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:152.43:102.98:100.49:200.86:108:00Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:162.44:193.09:100.410:300.76:117:59Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:252.45:283.210:150.311:340.66:127:57Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:362.46:313.311:200.16:137:56Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:422.67:283.512:320.412:22-0.16:147:55Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:422.78:213.51:240.11:21-0.36:157:54New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:372.99:113.52:14-0.12:17-0.46:157:52New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:313.19:593.53:01-0.23:11-0.46:167:51New Moon18Sun
19Mon10:233.210:463.33:47-0.34:05-0.46:177:50Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:143.211:333.14:33-0.34:59-0.26:187:48Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:073.25:20-0.25:550.06:197:47Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:222.91:023.26:08-0.16:540.36:207:45Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:122.72:003.16:590.17:580.56:217:44First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:072.53:023.07:540.39:060.76:227:43First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:082.44:073.08:540.510:130.76:237:41First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:122.35:103.09:570.611:150.86:237:40Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:142.36:063.010:590.66:247:38Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:102.46:543.112:090.711:53 AM0.66:257:37Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:582.57:363.112:560.712:410.56:267:35Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:402.68:123.11:360.61:240.46:277:34Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat8:192.78:463.12:100.52:040.46:287:32Full Moon31Sat
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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