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 5h 28m 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 - Sep 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:053.75:344.710:460.86:287:32Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:043.76:284.712:020.911:44 AM0.86:297:30Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:553.87:164.712:560.812:380.86:307:29Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:413.97:594.81:430.81:260.76:317:27Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:224.08:384.82:230.72:100.66:327:26New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:004.29:154.82:580.62:500.56:337:24New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:364.39:504.83:290.53:270.56:347:22New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:114.410:254.73:590.54:030.56:357:21New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:464.411:004.64:290.54:400.66:367:19Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:224.511:364.45:010.65:180.76:367:18Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:004.55:360.76:010.86:377:16Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:144.212:404.56:140.76:480.96:387:15Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:554.01:244.56:560.87:391.06:397:13First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:413.82:144.67:440.88:351.06:407:11First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:343.73:134.68:380.89:361.06:417:10First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:393.64:194.89:380.810:410.96:427:08First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:513.75:255.010:430.711:430.76:437:07Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:564.06:265.211:470.56:447:05Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:554.37:235.412:410.412:480.26:447:03Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:514.78:185.51:360.11:47-0.16:457:02Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:445.09:105.62:27-0.12:43-0.36:467:00Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:355.310:015.43:15-0.33:36-0.46:476:59Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:255.410:525.24:01-0.34:28-0.36:486:57Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:155.411:434.94:47-0.25:21-0.16:496:55Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:075.35:350.06:180.26:506:54Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:354.512:005.25:260.36:180.55:515:52Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:304.212:554.96:200.67:210.75:525:51Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:273.91:544.77:160.88:270.95:535:49Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:313.72:584.58:161.09:331.05:535:47Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:393.64:024.59:191.110:331.05:545:46Third Quarter30Thu
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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