Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 01m at 9:41 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:27 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Feb 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:343.73:562.99:500.49:500.17:065:21Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:343.84:552.910:540.410:450.17:055:22Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:263.85:473.011:490.311:370.17:045:23Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:134.06:333.112:370.27:045:25Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:564.17:153.212:230.01:170.07:035:26Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:354.27:543.41:06-0.11:53-0.17:025:27New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:134.28:303.51:44-0.22:24-0.27:015:28New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:484.39:063.62:21-0.32:55-0.36:595:29New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:234.29:413.72:57-0.33:27-0.36:585:30New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:584.110:173.73:33-0.34:00-0.36:575:32Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:344.010:553.84:11-0.24:36-0.36:565:33Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:123.811:363.84:54-0.15:15-0.26:555:34Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:543.65:410.05:59-0.26:545:35Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:213.912:403.46:330.16:49-0.26:535:36First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:133.91:353.37:310.27:43-0.16:515:37First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:133.92:413.28:350.28:44-0.26:505:38First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:234.13:553.29:430.19:49-0.36:495:39Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:324.35:043.410:50-0.110:53-0.46:485:41Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:354.56:053.711:52-0.311:56-0.76:465:42Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:344.87:034.012:49-0.66:455:43Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:294.97:564.312:55-0.91:41-0.86:445:44Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:215.08:474.51:50-1.12:28-1.06:425:45Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:104.99:354.62:41-1.13:14-1.06:415:46Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:584.710:244.63:31-1.03:59-0.96:405:47Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:454.411:124.54:22-0.84:45-0.76:385:48Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:334.05:14-0.55:33-0.46:375:49Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:014.312:223.76:09-0.16:23-0.16:365:50Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:524.11:133.37:060.27:150.16:345:51Third Quarter28Mon
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 1:04 pm — 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 65% 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 First Quarter (65% 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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