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 5h 02m 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 - Apr 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:124.98:375.11:49-0.82:13-0.85:466:22Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:024.99:265.32:40-0.93:00-0.85:446:23Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:534.710:175.33:31-0.93:47-0.75:436:24Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:454.511:095.14:24-0.74:37-0.55:416:25Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:394.25:21-0.55:31-0.35:406:26Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:054.912:373.96:21-0.26:290.05:386:27Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:034.61:393.67:240.17:310.35:376:28Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:074.42:483.58:300.38:370.55:356:29Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:164.23:583.59:370.49:460.55:336:30Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:224.14:593.610:380.410:500.55:326:31Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:194.15:493.811:310.411:460.45:306:32Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:084.16:334.012:160.35:296:33Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:514.17:124.112:350.312:560.25:286:34Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:314.27:484.31:180.21:310.25:266:35New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:084.18:234.41:560.12:030.15:256:36New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:434.18:564.52:310.12:350.15:236:37New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:194.09:304.53:050.13:070.25:226:38New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:543.910:054.53:400.13:410.25:206:39Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:313.810:434.44:170.24:160.35:196:40Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:113.611:234.44:580.34:560.45:176:41Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:533.55:420.55:410.55:166:42Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:074.312:403.46:310.56:320.65:156:43First Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:564.21:343.47:230.67:280.65:136:43First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:524.22:363.58:190.58:300.55:126:44First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:564.23:423.89:180.49:340.45:116:45First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:024.34:434.110:160.210:380.25:096:46Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:044.45:394.511:12-0.111:39-0.15:086:47Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:014.66:324.912:06-0.35:076:48Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:574.78:255.212:37-0.41:57-0.56:067:49Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:514.79:165.52:33-0.62:47-0.66:047:50Full Moon30Mon
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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