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 3h 49m at 4:29 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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
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Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE Tides - Sep 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:412.45:333.110:250.511:370.76:297:31Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:452.66:313.311:280.36:297:30Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:452.77:233.412:290.412:270.16:307:28Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:413.08:133.51:170.21:24-0.16:317:27New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:333.29:013.52:04-0.12:18-0.36:327:25New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:253.39:493.42:50-0.23:11-0.36:337:23New Moon6Sat
7Sun10:163.510:373.33:35-0.34:04-0.36:347:22Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:093.511:263.14:22-0.34:59-0.16:357:20Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:033.55:10-0.25:560.16:367:19Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:182.91:013.46:01-0.16:560.36:367:17Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:152.72:043.36:550.18:020.56:377:16First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:162.53:103.27:560.39:110.66:387:14First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:232.54:183.19:030.510:190.76:397:12First Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:312.45:213.110:110.511:200.66:407:11Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:342.56:173.111:140.56:417:09Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:292.67:043.112:120.612:100.56:427:08Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:162.77:453.112:570.512:580.46:437:06Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:572.88:213.01:370.41:420.46:447:05Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:342.98:533.02:120.42:220.46:447:03Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:093.09:253.02:430.42:590.46:457:01Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:433.19:562.93:120.43:360.46:467:00Full Moon21Sun
22Mon10:173.110:292.93:400.44:110.56:476:58Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:513.111:032.84:100.54:480.66:486:57Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:283.111:402.74:420.55:270.76:496:55Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:083.15:190.66:110.86:506:53Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:212.612:553.16:010.67:010.96:516:52Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:092.51:493.06:510.67:590.96:526:50Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:062.42:523.07:490.69:030.96:526:49Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:122.53:583.08:540.610:060.76:536:47Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:202.55:033.110:030.511:050.56:546:45Waning Crescent30Tue
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 7:39 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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