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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Indian River Inlet (outer coast), DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 23m at 9:24 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:22 am (2.2 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 - Jan 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:562.97:582.112:560.02:010.27:174:49Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:332.98:362.11:320.02:370.27:174:50Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:092.99:152.12:070.03:110.27:184:51Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:452.99:542.12:44-0.13:460.27:184:52Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:212.810:342.13:23-0.14:210.17:184:53Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:582.811:172.14:05-0.14:590.17:184:54Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:382.64:520.05:410.07:174:55Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:052.112:222.55:440.06:270.07:174:56Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:582.21:122.46:430.17:18-0.17:174:57Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:572.32:082.37:490.18:13-0.27:174:58Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:012.43:102.28:590.19:10-0.37:174:59Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:092.64:172.110:090.010:09-0.47:175:00Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:142.85:232.111:14-0.111:07-0.57:165:01Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:163.06:252.212:13-0.27:165:02Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:133.27:232.312:03-0.61:09-0.37:165:03New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:073.38:182.312:58-0.72:02-0.47:155:04New Moon16Wed
17Thu8:583.39:112.31:52-0.72:52-0.57:155:05New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:473.210:032.32:44-0.73:42-0.57:145:06Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:353.010:542.33:37-0.64:31-0.47:145:07Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:222.811:462.34:30-0.55:19-0.47:135:08Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:082.65:25-0.36:08-0.37:135:09Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:392.212:552.46:23-0.16:58-0.17:125:10First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:352.21:452.27:250.17:490.07:125:11First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:322.22:372.08:310.38:410.17:115:13First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:312.33:321.99:360.39:320.27:105:14First Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:292.44:271.910:360.410:210.27:105:15Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:212.55:191.911:290.311:070.27:095:16Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:092.66:072.012:160.37:085:17Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:522.76:512.112:570.37:075:18Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:322.87:332.112:290.01:350.27:075:19Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:102.98:132.21:08-0.12:090.17:065:21Full Moon31Thu
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 12:23 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 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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