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 4h 27m 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 - Dec 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:453.61:574.17:390.58:210.26:594:39Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:463.83:004.08:420.49:170.07:004:39Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:494.14:054.09:470.210:13-0.27:014:39Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:474.55:064.110:500.011:08-0.47:024:39Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:424.86:034.211:51-0.37:024:38Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:365.27:004.212:01-0.612:49-0.57:034:38New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:295.47:554.212:54-0.71:44-0.77:044:38New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:215.58:484.21:46-0.82:36-0.87:054:38New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:135.59:414.12:37-0.83:27-0.77:064:38Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:045.310:353.93:27-0.74:19-0.67:074:38Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:575.011:303.84:19-0.45:13-0.47:084:38Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:504.75:15-0.16:09-0.27:084:39Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:263.712:434.36:140.17:040.07:094:39First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:233.61:384.07:160.47:590.17:104:39First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:233.52:363.78:200.58:530.27:114:39First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:233.63:363.59:240.69:440.37:114:40First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:193.74:313.410:250.610:320.27:124:40Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:073.85:203.411:200.511:160.27:134:40Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:504.06:063.412:090.47:134:41Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:314.26:493.412:530.27:144:41Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:104.37:313.412:380.01:330.17:144:41Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:494.48:113.41:17-0.12:100.07:154:42Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:274.58:503.41:54-0.12:44-0.17:154:42Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:044.59:293.42:31-0.23:20-0.17:164:43Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:414.510:083.43:09-0.23:56-0.17:164:44Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:214.410:503.43:49-0.14:36-0.17:174:44Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:024.311:363.54:33-0.15:20-0.17:174:45Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:474.25:230.06:07-0.27:174:45Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:243.512:364.06:170.16:57-0.27:184:46Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:183.61:303.87:160.17:50-0.27:184:47Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:173.82:313.78:190.18:48-0.37:184:48Third Quarter31Mon
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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