Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 18m at 7:58 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Feb 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:414.011:073.44:15-0.14:53-0.17:065:21Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:183.811:463.44:560.05:300.07:065:22Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:573.65:410.16:100.07:055:23Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:293.412:393.46:300.26:540.17:045:24Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:163.51:283.27:240.37:420.17:035:26Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:113.62:263.18:240.38:360.07:025:27Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:143.83:343.09:290.39:35-0.17:015:28Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:194.14:423.110:350.110:36-0.27:005:29Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:204.45:453.311:37-0.211:36-0.56:595:30Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:184.76:443.512:36-0.46:575:31Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:145.07:403.812:35-0.71:30-0.76:565:32New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:075.18:334.01:31-1.02:21-0.96:555:34New Moon12Fri
13Sat8:595.29:244.22:24-1.13:08-1.06:545:35New Moon13Sat
14Sun9:505.110:154.33:17-1.13:56-1.06:535:36Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon10:404.811:074.34:09-1.04:44-0.96:525:37Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:314.411:594.25:05-0.75:34-0.76:505:38Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:234.06:03-0.46:26-0.46:495:39First Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:544.11:173.67:04-0.17:19-0.26:485:40First Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:514.02:173.38:090.28:140.16:475:41First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:553.83:243.09:180.39:130.26:455:42First Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:013.84:292.910:270.410:130.36:445:44Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:003.85:263.011:280.411:090.36:435:45Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:513.96:153.112:200.36:415:46Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:374.06:593.212:000.21:040.26:405:47Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:184.17:393.412:460.11:420.16:395:48Full Moon25Thu
26Fri7:564.28:163.51:27-0.12:140.06:375:49Full Moon26Fri
27Sat8:324.38:513.62:04-0.22:44-0.16:365:50Full Moon27Sat
28Sun9:064.39:253.72:40-0.23:14-0.16:345:51Full Moon28Sun
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 10:57 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 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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