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 : 8:55 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 16m at 2:32 pm (4.4 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 - Jul 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:003.69:154.83:020.42:420.35:388:29New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:413.79:534.83:370.33:200.35:398:29New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:203.710:304.84:120.33:580.35:398:29New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:593.711:094.74:470.34:370.35:408:28Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:403.711:484.75:250.35:190.45:408:28Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:223.86:050.36:050.55:418:28Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:304.51:073.96:480.36:560.55:428:28Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:144.41:544.07:340.27:500.55:428:27First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:034.32:464.28:220.28:490.55:438:27First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:574.13:454.49:140.19:510.55:448:27First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:594.04:474.710:090.110:560.45:448:26Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:053.95:484.911:070.05:458:26Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:094.06:465.212:000.212:05-0.15:468:26Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:114.07:435.41:020.01:03-0.35:468:25Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:114.18:395.62:02-0.22:00-0.45:478:25Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:084.29:335.62:57-0.32:55-0.45:488:24Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:034.310:255.53:49-0.43:48-0.45:498:23Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:554.311:165.34:38-0.44:40-0.25:498:23Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:474.35:27-0.35:330.05:508:22Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:065.012:394.36:17-0.16:290.25:518:22Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:554.71:304.27:080.17:260.55:528:21Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:444.42:214.27:570.38:240.75:528:20Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:344.03:144.18:450.49:230.95:538:19Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:283.84:094.19:340.610:241.05:548:19Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:253.65:034.210:230.711:231.05:558:18Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:213.55:544.311:130.75:568:17Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:133.56:404.412:180.912:000.75:578:16Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:013.57:244.61:080.812:470.65:578:15Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:473.68:074.71:530.71:310.55:588:14Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:313.78:484.82:330.62:140.45:598:13New Moon30Wed
31Thu9:133.89:274.93:090.42:550.36:008:12New Moon31Thu
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 5:43 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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