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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 18m at 4:22 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:253.49:392.52:24-0.33:260.06:584:39Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:143.310:322.43:13-0.34:150.06:594:39Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:063.211:292.44:06-0.35:07-0.17:004:39Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:003.05:03-0.26:01-0.17:014:39Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:312.412:572.86:05-0.16:57-0.17:024:39Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:372.41:582.67:140.17:56-0.17:034:39Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:452.53:002.58:260.18:53-0.27:044:38Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:512.74:032.39:370.19:50-0.27:054:39Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:532.85:032.310:430.110:43-0.27:064:39Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:503.05:582.311:410.011:34-0.27:074:39Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:423.16:492.312:340.07:074:39Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:303.27:362.312:22-0.21:230.07:084:39New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:143.28:192.31:07-0.22:090.07:094:39New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:553.18:592.21:51-0.22:530.07:104:39New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:333.09:392.22:33-0.13:360.17:104:40Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:102.910:182.23:14-0.14:170.17:114:40Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:462.810:592.13:550.04:560.27:124:40Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:232.711:432.14:370.25:350.37:124:41Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:022.55:220.36:130.37:134:41Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:302.112:442.46:110.46:520.37:134:41First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:202.21:292.37:050.57:330.37:144:42First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:132.22:182.28:060.68:180.37:144:42First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:092.43:112.19:090.69:070.27:154:43First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:062.54:072.110:100.59:570.17:154:43Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:012.75:032.111:050.410:470.07:164:44Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:542.95:582.211:570.311:38-0.27:164:45Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:453.16:512.212:460.17:164:45Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:353.27:422.312:28-0.31:33-0.17:174:46Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:233.38:342.41:19-0.52:21-0.27:174:47Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:123.39:262.42:10-0.63:08-0.37:174:47Full Moon30Mon
31Tue10:003.210:202.53:02-0.63:56-0.47:174:48Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 7:51 pm — 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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