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 (tomorrow) : 9:18 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 34m at 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 - May 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:402.810:063.43:17-0.33:18-0.36:027:52Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:282.710:573.44:08-0.34:04-0.36:017:53Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:202.611:513.45:00-0.24:54-0.36:007:54Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:152.55:56-0.15:47-0.15:587:55Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:503.31:162.46:560.06:460.05:577:56Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:543.12:232.38:000.17:520.15:567:57Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:023.03:332.39:060.29:050.25:557:58Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:102.84:422.410:100.210:170.25:547:58Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:132.85:452.511:080.111:240.25:537:59Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:112.76:412.711:590.05:528:00Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:032.67:312.812:230.112:450.05:518:01Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:482.68:142.91:160.01:270.05:508:02Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:302.58:543.02:040.02:060.05:498:03New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:082.59:313.12:480.02:420.05:488:04New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:442.410:063.13:310.13:170.15:488:05New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:192.410:413.14:120.23:520.25:478:06New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:562.411:173.04:520.34:260.35:468:07Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:342.311:562.95:320.45:030.45:458:08Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:162.36:130.55:430.55:448:08Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:382.91:012.26:560.66:270.65:448:09Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:242.81:512.27:410.67:190.65:438:10First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:132.72:452.28:290.68:170.65:428:11First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:062.63:412.39:190.69:200.65:428:12First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:002.64:382.410:080.410:240.55:418:13First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:552.65:332.610:560.311:250.35:408:13Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:492.66:262.911:430.15:408:14Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:422.67:183.112:220.212:30-0.15:398:15Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:342.68:083.31:170.01:17-0.25:398:16Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:262.79:003.52:10-0.12:05-0.35:388:16Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:192.69:523.63:02-0.22:54-0.45:388:17Full Moon30Thu
31Fri10:122.610:463.63:55-0.23:45-0.45:378:18Full Moon31Fri
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 6:20 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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