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 : 4:22 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 58m at 10:49 am (2.6 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 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:262.91:452.37:360.37:240.46:037:51Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:192.72:412.28:330.48:260.56:027:52Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:142.63:392.29:290.59:310.66:007:53Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:082.54:362.310:220.510:340.65:597:54Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:002.45:292.411:080.511:310.55:587:55Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:492.46:172.611:490.45:577:56Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:342.47:022.812:200.512:250.45:567:57Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:162.47:432.91:050.412:590.35:557:58Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:572.58:233.01:450.31:330.35:547:59New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:372.59:023.22:240.32:080.25:538:00New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:172.59:423.23:030.32:450.15:528:00New Moon11Sun
12Mon9:572.510:223.23:420.23:260.15:518:01New Moon12Mon
13Tue10:402.511:053.24:240.24:090.05:508:02Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:252.411:513.25:080.24:560.05:498:03Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:152.45:560.25:470.15:488:04Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:413.11:102.46:480.26:440.15:478:05Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:362.92:112.47:430.17:480.25:468:06First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:362.83:172.58:410.18:570.25:468:07First Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:392.74:242.69:390.010:090.15:458:08First Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:432.65:282.810:36-0.111:170.15:448:08Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:452.66:283.011:31-0.25:438:09Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:442.57:243.212:190.012:24-0.35:438:10Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:392.58:163.31:17-0.11:14-0.35:428:11Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:312.59:063.42:10-0.12:02-0.35:418:12Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:202.59:533.43:01-0.12:50-0.35:418:13Full Moon25Sun
26Mon10:072.510:383.33:50-0.13:37-0.25:408:13Full Moon26Mon
27Tue10:532.411:223.24:380.04:230.05:398:14Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:382.45:260.15:100.15:398:15Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:063.012:242.36:130.25:590.35:388:16Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:492.91:122.37:010.36:500.45:388:16Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat1:342.72:022.37:500.47:460.55:378:17Third Quarter31Sat
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 1:35 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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