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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE.
Next low tide : 6:34 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 22m at 12:56 pm (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8558690
Common Questions About Tides

Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE Tides - May 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:352.93:002.38:400.38:340.36:027:51First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:392.84:082.39:420.39:470.36:017:52First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:412.65:112.410:400.210:550.36:007:53First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:372.56:072.511:300.211:550.35:597:54Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:282.56:562.712:140.25:587:55Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:122.47:382.812:470.212:540.25:577:56Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:522.48:172.91:350.21:310.25:567:57Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:292.48:533.02:180.22:040.25:547:58Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:042.49:283.12:580.22:370.35:537:59Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:392.410:033.13:370.33:090.35:528:00Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:152.310:393.14:140.43:430.45:518:01Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:522.311:173.04:510.54:190.45:508:02Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:322.311:572.95:290.54:580.45:508:03Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:142.26:080.65:410.45:498:04Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:402.91:012.26:510.66:300.45:488:04Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:272.81:532.27:380.67:260.55:478:05Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:172.72:502.38:280.58:290.45:468:06Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:112.63:492.49:190.39:370.45:458:07Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:072.64:492.610:110.210:440.35:448:08Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:052.55:472.911:020.011:480.15:448:09Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:032.56:443.211:53-0.15:438:10Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:002.57:393.412:480.012:44-0.35:428:10Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:562.58:343.61:45-0.11:34-0.35:428:11New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:512.59:293.62:39-0.22:26-0.45:418:12New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:462.510:243.63:33-0.23:18-0.45:408:13New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:412.511:193.54:27-0.14:11-0.35:408:14Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:372.55:21-0.15:07-0.25:398:14Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:143.312:352.46:170.06:050.05:398:15Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:093.11:352.47:130.17:070.15:388:16First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:052.92:372.48:100.18:140.35:388:17First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:012.73:392.49:060.29:240.45:378:17First Quarter31Thu
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 3:45 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 72% 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 Gibbous (72% 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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