Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:00 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 41m at 1:57 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Oct 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:335.07:585.31:130.01:33-0.15:565:44Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:225.28:455.21:59-0.12:23-0.15:565:42Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:075.39:314.92:42-0.13:11-0.15:575:41Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:525.210:164.73:250.03:590.15:585:39Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:365.111:024.34:070.24:480.45:595:38Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:224.911:494.14:510.55:390.66:005:36Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:084.75:380.76:340.96:015:35Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:383.812:574.56:281.07:301.16:025:33Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:313.61:514.37:211.18:291.26:035:32Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:313.52:504.38:171.29:281.26:045:30Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:333.53:514.39:161.210:221.16:055:29Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:293.74:444.310:131.211:081.06:065:27Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:173.95:324.411:051.011:490.86:075:26Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:004.16:154.511:530.86:085:24Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:414.46:574.612:270.712:370.66:095:23Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:214.67:374.61:030.51:200.46:105:21New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:594.98:174.61:380.32:010.26:115:20New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:385.08:574.62:140.22:420.26:125:18New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:185.29:384.42:520.13:250.16:135:17Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:015.210:234.33:310.14:110.26:145:16Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:475.211:134.14:150.25:020.36:155:14Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:395.15:050.35:590.46:165:13Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:083.912:365.06:010.57:000.56:175:12First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:103.81:384.97:030.68:030.56:185:10First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:193.82:484.88:090.69:090.56:195:09First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:334.03:584.89:190.610:120.46:205:08Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:394.25:014.810:280.411:090.26:215:06Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:364.55:584.811:310.36:225:05Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:284.86:504.812:010.112:290.16:245:04Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:165.07:394.712:490.01:220.06:255:03Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:015.28:244.61:34-0.12:11-0.16:265:02Full 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 4:58 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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