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 3h 22m 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 - Oct 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:575.48:215.21:33-0.22:00-0.35:565:44New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:465.59:105.02:20-0.22:51-0.35:565:42New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:345.59:584.83:05-0.23:40-0.15:575:41Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:225.410:474.53:500.04:300.15:585:39Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:115.211:364.24:370.35:230.45:595:38Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:014.95:270.56:190.76:005:36Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:283.912:524.76:200.87:160.96:015:35First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:223.71:474.57:161.08:151.06:025:33First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:223.62:464.38:151.29:141.16:035:32First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:243.63:464.39:151.210:081.16:045:30First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:213.84:394.310:131.110:551.06:055:29Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:094.05:264.411:061.011:370.86:065:27Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:524.26:094.411:530.86:075:26Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:324.46:504.512:150.712:360.76:085:24Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:114.67:304.512:510.61:170.56:095:23Full Moon15Sat
16Sun7:494.88:094.51:260.41:560.46:105:21Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:265.08:474.42:020.32:340.36:115:20Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:045.19:274.32:380.33:140.36:125:18Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:445.110:094.23:160.23:560.36:135:17Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:275.110:554.13:570.34:420.46:145:16Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:155.011:464.04:430.45:340.56:155:14Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:074.95:360.56:310.56:165:13Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:433.91:054.86:350.67:310.66:175:12Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:463.92:094.77:390.68:330.56:185:10Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:554.13:194.78:460.69:350.46:195:09Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:034.34:264.79:540.410:340.26:205:08Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:044.65:254.710:590.211:290.06:215:07Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:585.06:214.811:590.06:225:05Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:505.27:134.712:21-0.112:56-0.16:245:04New Moon29Sat
30Sun7:395.48:034.61:09-0.21:48-0.26:255:03New Moon30Sun
31Mon8:265.58:504.51:55-0.22:36-0.26:265:02New Moon31Mon
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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