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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE.
Next low tide : in 11m at 9:40 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:40 pm (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8558690
Common Questions About Tides

Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE Tides - Feb 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:182.911:452.44:29-0.65:12-0.57:065:21Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:062.65:27-0.46:01-0.47:055:22Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:412.412:572.36:27-0.26:53-0.37:045:23Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:402.41:502.17:320.07:46-0.17:035:25Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:422.42:482.08:400.28:420.07:025:26Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:452.43:481.99:470.39:380.17:015:27Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:462.54:471.910:480.310:320.17:005:28Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:402.65:401.911:420.311:220.16:595:29Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:282.76:262.012:300.36:585:30Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:102.77:082.012:070.11:110.26:575:31Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:482.87:472.112:480.01:490.26:565:33New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:232.88:242.21:25-0.12:220.16:545:34New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:562.89:012.22:02-0.12:520.16:535:35New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:292.89:372.32:38-0.23:210.16:525:36New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:012.710:142.33:15-0.23:510.06:515:37Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:342.610:522.33:55-0.14:240.06:505:38Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:092.511:332.44:380.05:010.06:485:39Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:492.35:260.15:430.06:475:40Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:192.412:352.26:210.26:310.06:465:41First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:152.51:302.17:240.37:260.06:455:43First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:212.62:352.08:350.38:290.06:435:44First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:362.73:482.09:470.39:35-0.16:425:45Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:502.85:012.110:530.110:41-0.36:415:46Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:553.06:062.211:530.011:43-0.56:395:47Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:533.17:052.412:46-0.26:385:48Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:463.27:592.512:41-0.61:36-0.46:375:49Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:343.28:502.61:36-0.72:23-0.56:355:50Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:213.19:392.72:29-0.83:09-0.66:345:51Full Moon28Mon
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 1:10 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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