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 4h 37m 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 - Oct 1917

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:245.68:505.01:58-0.32:33-0.35:565:44Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:125.79:394.82:43-0.23:24-0.25:565:42Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:025.610:294.53:28-0.14:160.05:575:41Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:525.411:214.24:150.15:100.35:585:39Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:445.25:060.46:090.65:595:38Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:153.912:394.96:000.77:110.96:005:36Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:133.71:374.66:590.98:141.06:015:35Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:153.62:404.48:001.19:161.16:025:33Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:213.63:434.39:041.210:131.16:035:32Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:203.74:384.310:061.111:001.06:045:30Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:093.95:244.311:001.011:410.96:055:29Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:514.16:064.311:490.96:065:27Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:304.46:464.412:170.812:330.76:075:26Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:074.67:244.312:510.71:140.66:085:24New Moon14Sun
15Mon7:444.88:014.31:230.61:520.56:095:23New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:204.98:374.21:560.52:290.56:105:21New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:565.09:144.12:290.53:060.56:115:20New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:345.09:533.93:030.53:450.56:125:19Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:145.010:353.83:400.54:290.66:135:17Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:594.911:223.74:220.65:170.76:145:16Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:484.85:110.76:110.76:155:14Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:153.612:434.86:080.77:090.86:165:13First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:153.71:444.77:100.88:090.76:175:12First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:233.82:514.68:170.79:090.66:185:10First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:334.03:594.69:260.610:080.46:195:09Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:364.45:004.710:330.411:020.26:205:08Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:314.85:564.711:360.111:540.06:215:07Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:245.26:494.712:34-0.16:225:05Full Moon28Sun
29Mon7:155.57:414.612:44-0.21:29-0.26:235:04Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:045.68:314.51:32-0.32:20-0.36:255:03Full Moon30Tue
31Wed8:525.69:194.32:18-0.23:09-0.26:265:02Full Moon31Wed
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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