Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : 8:49 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 30m at 2:48 am (3.5 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 - Nov 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:094.36:254.212:170.76:265:01Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:484.57:054.212:260.512:580.56:285:00Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:254.67:444.21:020.41:370.46:294:59Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:014.88:224.11:360.32:130.46:304:58Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:374.88:594.12:100.32:490.36:314:56Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:134.99:374.02:450.33:260.36:324:55Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:514.910:183.83:220.34:060.46:334:54Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:324.811:013.84:020.44:490.46:344:53Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:174.711:503.74:460.45:380.56:354:52Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:064.65:380.56:310.56:364:52Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:443.71:004.56:350.67:270.46:374:51Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:433.82:014.47:370.68:250.36:394:50Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:494.03:074.48:420.59:240.26:404:49Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:544.24:134.49:490.310:210.06:414:48Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:544.65:144.510:530.111:16-0.26:424:47Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:495.06:114.511:54-0.26:434:47Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:425.37:064.512:10-0.412:52-0.46:444:46New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:345.57:594.51:01-0.51:46-0.56:454:45New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:245.68:504.41:50-0.62:37-0.56:464:44New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:135.59:404.22:38-0.53:26-0.46:474:44Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:025.310:304.03:26-0.34:16-0.36:484:43Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:515.011:223.84:14-0.15:070.06:504:43Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:404.75:060.26:010.26:514:42Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:143.712:314.46:010.56:550.46:524:42First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:083.51:234.16:590.77:480.56:534:41First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:053.52:183.97:590.88:410.66:544:41First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:033.53:153.79:000.99:310.66:554:40First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:593.64:113.610:000.910:180.56:564:40Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:483.85:013.610:550.711:020.46:574:40Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:324.05:463.611:440.611:420.36:584:39Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 5:48 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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