Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:49 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 14m at 2:48 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Mar 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:564.67:224.012:23-0.41:09-0.46:335:52Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:454.88:114.31:15-0.71:55-0.76:325:53Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:334.98:594.52:05-0.92:40-0.96:315:54Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:214.99:474.72:55-1.03:25-0.96:295:55Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:104.710:374.83:45-1.04:11-0.96:285:56Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:014.511:304.74:38-0.85:01-0.76:265:57Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:544.25:35-0.65:54-0.56:255:58Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:254.612:513.86:36-0.36:51-0.36:235:59Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:254.41:553.57:400.07:520.06:226:00Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:324.23:073.38:500.28:570.16:206:01Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:434.24:193.310:010.210:050.26:196:02Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:494.25:213.411:060.211:090.16:176:03Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:464.26:143.612:020.16:156:04Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:364.37:003.712:050.112:500.06:146:05Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:214.37:413.912:55-0.11:300.06:126:06New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:004.38:184.01:38-0.12:06-0.16:116:07New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:364.38:524.12:16-0.22:38-0.16:096:08New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:114.29:264.12:52-0.23:09-0.16:086:09New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:454.19:594.13:27-0.13:410.06:066:10Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:203.910:354.14:030.04:140.16:056:11Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:573.811:124.14:410.14:500.26:036:12Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:353.611:524.05:230.35:300.36:016:13Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:173.46:080.56:140.46:006:14Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:373.91:043.26:580.67:020.55:586:15First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:273.91:593.27:520.67:570.55:576:16First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:273.93:043.28:520.68:580.55:556:17First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:334.04:113.49:530.510:010.35:546:18Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:364.25:103.710:510.211:020.05:526:19Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:344.46:054.111:460.05:506:20Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:284.76:574.512:00-0.312:37-0.35:496:21Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat7:214.87:474.812:56-0.61:26-0.65:476:22Full Moon31Sat
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 46% 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 (46% 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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