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 5h 45m 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 - Sep 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:453.86:134.811:310.76:287:32Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:403.97:034.812:310.712:280.76:297:30Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:284.07:494.81:210.71:190.66:307:29Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:124.28:304.82:050.62:050.56:317:27Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:514.39:084.82:420.52:460.56:327:26Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:274.49:444.83:160.53:230.56:337:24Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:024.510:194.73:470.43:590.56:347:23Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:374.510:544.54:190.54:350.66:357:21Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:124.511:304.44:520.55:130.76:357:19Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:494.55:270.65:540.86:367:18Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:094.212:294.56:050.76:390.96:377:16Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:494.01:124.56:470.87:281.06:387:15Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:343.82:004.57:330.98:211.16:397:13Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:243.72:544.58:250.99:181.16:407:11Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:243.73:564.69:220.810:181.06:417:10Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:313.85:004.810:230.711:190.86:427:08Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:354.06:015.011:250.56:437:07Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:324.46:575.212:160.512:250.26:437:05Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:274.77:515.41:090.21:230.06:447:03New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:205.18:445.52:01-0.12:19-0.36:457:02New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:125.49:365.42:50-0.33:12-0.46:467:00New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:025.610:275.33:37-0.44:04-0.46:476:59New Moon22Fri
23Sat10:535.611:195.04:25-0.34:57-0.36:486:57Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:465.611:124.74:14-0.24:530.05:495:55Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:415.45:060.15:520.25:505:54Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:084.412:375.26:020.36:550.55:515:52First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:074.11:374.97:010.67:590.75:525:51First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:113.92:424.78:030.89:060.95:535:49First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:203.83:474.69:080.910:080.95:535:47First Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:233.94:454.610:120.911:030.95:545:46Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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