Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : 9:41 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 47m at 3:47 am (3.3 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 - Aug 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:463.97:165.312:380.312:37-0.16:018:12Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:454.28:125.51:360.11:35-0.36:028:11New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:424.49:065.62:30-0.22:32-0.46:028:10New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:364.79:595.63:21-0.43:26-0.56:038:09New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:304.810:515.54:10-0.54:20-0.56:048:07Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:234.911:435.24:58-0.55:14-0.36:058:06Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:165.05:49-0.36:12-0.16:068:05Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:364.91:114.96:41-0.17:120.26:078:04Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:304.52:064.87:340.18:140.46:088:03First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:254.23:054.78:290.39:180.76:098:02First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:263.94:074.69:250.510:240.86:108:01First Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:313.75:084.610:230.611:280.96:117:59Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:323.66:034.611:200.76:117:58Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:263.66:524.612:250.812:140.76:127:57Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:143.77:364.71:150.81:030.66:137:55Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:583.88:184.81:590.71:480.66:147:54Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:394.08:564.82:360.62:300.56:157:53Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:164.19:334.83:100.53:080.46:167:52Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:534.210:094.73:420.43:440.46:177:50Full Moon19Fri
20Sat10:284.310:444.64:130.44:210.56:187:49Full Moon20Sat
21Sun11:044.311:204.54:460.44:590.56:197:47Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:424.411:584.35:200.45:400.66:207:46Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:214.45:580.56:250.86:217:45Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:384.21:044.56:400.57:140.86:217:43Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:224.01:524.57:260.68:090.96:227:42Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:123.92:464.68:170.69:070.96:237:40Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:113.83:494.79:140.510:110.86:247:39Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:193.84:564.910:150.511:150.76:257:37Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:274.05:595.111:190.36:267:36Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:304.26:585.312:160.412:210.16:277:34Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed7:284.57:555.51:140.11:21-0.16:287:33New 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 6:44 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 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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