Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 12m at 9:57 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:47 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Apr 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:583.711:134.44:430.14:480.15:456:23Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:403.611:594.35:290.25:330.25:446:24Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:283.56:190.36:250.35:426:25First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:494.31:233.47:150.47:220.35:416:26First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:484.22:283.58:150.48:250.35:396:27First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:564.33:393.69:180.39:310.25:386:27First Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:064.44:453.910:210.110:380.05:366:28Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:104.55:444.311:20-0.111:41-0.35:356:29Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:094.76:394.712:15-0.45:336:30Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:044.87:315.012:40-0.51:07-0.65:326:31Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:574.88:225.21:35-0.71:55-0.75:306:32Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:484.79:115.32:28-0.82:42-0.75:296:33Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:374.69:595.33:18-0.73:28-0.65:276:34Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:264.310:485.14:08-0.64:15-0.35:266:35Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:174.011:384.85:00-0.35:050.05:246:36Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:083.85:540.05:580.35:236:37Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:294.51:023.66:510.36:540.55:216:38Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:234.22:013.47:490.57:540.75:206:39Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:224.03:043.48:480.68:560.85:196:40Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:253.94:053.49:460.79:590.85:176:41Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:233.84:573.610:380.710:560.85:166:42Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:143.95:423.811:240.611:460.65:146:43Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:593.96:234.012:040.55:136:44Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:424.07:024.312:310.512:420.45:126:45Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:234.07:404.51:120.31:170.25:106:46New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:024.18:164.61:500.21:520.15:096:47New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:404.08:534.72:270.12:270.15:086:48New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:184.09:304.83:040.03:030.15:066:49New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:573.910:104.83:430.03:410.15:056:49Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:393.811:534.85:250.15:240.26:047:50Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 12:52 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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