Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 54m at 11:59 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:51 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Sep 1917

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:554.98:215.51:38-0.21:54-0.35:296:31Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:465.29:115.42:25-0.32:47-0.45:296:30Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:365.410:015.13:11-0.33:39-0.35:306:28Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:275.410:524.83:57-0.24:33-0.15:316:27Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:195.311:454.44:450.05:310.25:326:25Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:135.15:370.26:330.55:336:24Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:404.11:104.96:310.57:370.85:346:22Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:393.82:124.77:290.78:451.05:356:21Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:453.63:194.68:300.99:521.15:366:19Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:533.64:224.59:341.010:521.05:376:17Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:523.65:164.510:341.011:421.05:376:16Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:423.86:024.611:280.95:386:14Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:254.06:434.612:250.912:160.85:396:13Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:054.27:214.71:020.812:590.75:406:11New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:424.47:574.61:350.71:390.65:416:09New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:174.58:324.62:050.62:160.55:426:08New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:524.69:074.52:340.62:520.55:436:06New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:264.79:414.33:040.63:280.65:446:05Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:024.810:174.13:360.64:060.75:456:03Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:404.810:564.04:100.64:490.85:456:01Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:224.711:393.84:490.75:370.95:466:00Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:094.75:350.86:301.05:475:58First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:283.71:034.76:270.97:281.05:485:57First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:263.62:044.77:260.98:301.05:495:55First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:353.63:134.88:310.89:340.85:505:53First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:473.84:204.99:390.710:340.65:515:52Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:524.25:205.110:450.411:300.35:525:50Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:494.66:165.211:470.25:535:49Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:425.07:095.212:210.112:45-0.15:545:47Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:345.48:005.21:11-0.11:41-0.35:555:46Full Moon30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8557380)

Common Questions About Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE today?

Slack tide in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE is approximately 2:55 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 Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE?

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, 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 Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE?

Tide predictions for Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, 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 Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE?

Tide data for Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE is sourced from NOAA Station #8557380. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8557380.

What is the moon phase in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE tonight?

Tonight the moon over Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE is Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated). This places Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, 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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