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 51m 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 - May 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:253.76:110.26:120.26:037:51Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:404.71:163.77:030.27:060.36:027:52Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:324.62:123.77:580.28:050.46:007:53First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:304.53:153.88:560.29:090.45:597:54First Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:354.44:234.09:560.210:160.35:587:55First Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:444.45:284.310:560.111:230.25:577:56Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:494.46:264.711:54-0.15:567:57Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:484.47:205.012:27-0.112:49-0.25:557:58Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:454.58:135.21:27-0.31:41-0.45:547:59Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:384.59:035.42:23-0.42:31-0.45:538:00Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:294.49:515.43:15-0.53:18-0.45:528:01Full Moon11Thu
12Fri10:184.310:385.34:03-0.54:04-0.35:518:02Full Moon12Fri
13Sat11:064.111:245.14:51-0.34:50-0.15:508:03Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:553.95:39-0.15:380.25:498:04Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:114.812:433.86:300.16:280.45:488:04Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:584.61:333.67:210.37:220.75:478:05Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:474.32:243.58:120.58:170.95:468:06Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:374.13:193.59:030.69:151.05:458:07Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:323.94:163.69:540.710:141.05:458:08Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:293.85:103.710:430.711:120.95:448:09Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun5:243.75:583.911:290.65:438:10Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:133.76:424.212:050.812:120.55:428:11Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:003.87:244.412:540.712:540.45:428:11Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:443.88:054.61:390.51:340.35:418:12Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu8:283.88:464.82:220.32:150.25:408:13New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:113.99:265.03:020.12:550.15:408:14New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:533.910:075.03:420.03:360.05:398:15New Moon27Sat
28Sun10:373.910:515.14:240.04:190.05:398:15Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:233.911:375.05:08-0.15:040.05:388:16Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:123.95:550.05:560.15:388:17Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed12:264.91:053.96:470.06:520.25:378:18Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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