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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE.
Next low tide : 9:24 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 35m at 3:20 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8558690
Common Questions About Tides

Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE Tides - Oct 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:322.77:063.212:050.412:050.36:566:42Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:252.87:533.212:550.31:000.26:576:41Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:122.98:353.21:390.21:500.16:586:39Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:543.09:123.12:190.12:350.16:596:38Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:323.19:473.02:570.23:180.27:006:36Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:073.110:212.93:320.24:000.37:016:35Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:423.110:552.84:060.34:410.47:026:33Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:183.111:312.74:390.45:230.57:036:32Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:563.15:120.66:060.77:046:30Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:102.612:383.05:480.76:530.97:056:29Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:552.51:262.96:290.87:451.07:066:27Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:452.42:202.97:170.98:421.07:076:26Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:422.43:202.98:130.99:411.07:086:24Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:432.44:202.99:160.910:350.97:096:23Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:442.55:163.010:200.811:230.77:106:21Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:402.66:083.111:190.67:106:20Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:322.86:563.112:070.512:150.47:116:19Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:213.07:423.212:490.31:070.17:126:17Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:083.38:283.21:310.01:570.07:146:16New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:553.49:143.22:14-0.12:48-0.17:156:14New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:433.610:023.12:58-0.23:39-0.27:166:13New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:333.610:522.93:44-0.34:31-0.17:176:12Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:263.611:452.84:31-0.25:270.07:186:10Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:233.55:22-0.16:250.27:196:09Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:442.61:263.46:180.17:290.37:206:08First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:502.52:333.27:200.28:370.47:216:07First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:002.53:423.18:290.49:450.47:226:05First Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:112.54:473.09:420.410:460.37:236:04First Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:172.65:473.010:520.411:410.27:246:03Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:162.76:392.911:530.37:256:02Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed7:072.87:252.912:280.212:470.27:266:01Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 6:22 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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