Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : 10:37 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 58m at 4:52 am (3.2 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 - Apr 1919

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:404.610:015.23:21-0.83:34-0.76:467:22New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:294.510:505.34:11-0.84:21-0.76:447:23Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:204.311:425.25:02-0.75:09-0.66:437:24Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:144.15:57-0.56:01-0.46:417:25Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:375.01:113.96:57-0.26:59-0.16:407:26Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:364.82:133.68:000.18:010.26:387:27First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:394.53:213.59:060.39:080.36:377:28First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:494.34:333.610:140.410:180.46:357:29First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:004.25:383.711:180.411:270.46:347:30Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:014.16:323.912:140.36:327:31Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:544.17:194.112:280.31:020.36:317:32Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:404.18:014.31:210.21:430.26:297:33Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:214.18:394.42:070.12:200.26:287:34Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:594.09:154.52:480.12:540.16:267:35Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:344.09:494.63:240.03:260.16:257:36Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:093.910:244.63:590.13:590.26:237:37Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:443.810:594.64:340.14:320.36:227:38Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:203.611:364.55:110.25:070.46:207:39Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:593.55:510.45:450.56:197:40Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:164.412:403.46:340.56:290.66:177:41Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:594.31:253.37:200.67:180.76:167:42Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:474.22:163.38:100.78:120.76:157:42Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:394.13:133.49:020.69:110.76:137:43Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:394.14:173.69:570.510:150.66:127:44Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:424.15:184.010:530.411:180.46:117:45Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:424.26:144.411:460.16:097:46Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:394.37:064.812:180.112:39-0.16:087:47Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:334.47:585.21:17-0.21:30-0.46:077:48New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:274.58:505.42:12-0.52:20-0.56:067:49New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:204.59:415.63:06-0.63:09-0.66:047:50New Moon30Wed
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 7:44 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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