Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 39m at 8:55 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Aug 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:114.612:404.16:200.36:350.76:008:12Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:524.31:224.17:030.57:240.96:018:11Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:354.12:074.07:460.68:151.06:028:10Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:203.82:554.08:300.79:091.16:038:09Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:103.63:484.19:160.810:061.26:048:08Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:073.54:444.210:050.811:031.16:058:07Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:063.55:384.310:560.811:581.06:068:06Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:013.56:284.511:470.76:078:05Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:513.67:154.812:490.812:370.56:078:03Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:403.88:015.01:360.61:260.46:088:02Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:274.08:475.12:200.42:140.26:098:01New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:134.39:325.23:020.23:010.06:108:00New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:594.510:165.23:430.03:47-0.16:117:59New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:454.611:025.24:25-0.14:35-0.16:127:57Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:334.811:515.05:10-0.25:26-0.16:137:56Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:234.95:57-0.16:210.16:147:55Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:424.81:174.96:480.07:210.26:157:54First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:364.52:144.97:420.18:230.46:167:52First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:354.23:164.98:380.29:290.56:167:51First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:414.04:234.99:380.310:370.66:177:49First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:523.95:295.010:410.411:440.56:187:48Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:583.96:295.111:440.46:197:47Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:574.07:245.112:460.512:440.36:207:45Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:514.28:145.21:410.41:390.26:217:44Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:404.39:005.12:290.32:290.26:227:42Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:244.49:425.03:110.23:150.26:237:41Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:044.510:224.93:490.23:570.36:247:40Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:434.510:594.74:250.34:370.46:257:38Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:214.511:374.55:010.45:180.66:257:37Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:594.45:380.56:010.76:267:35Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:164.312:394.46:170.76:460.96:277:34Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 11:51 pm — 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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