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 6h 10m 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 - Oct 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:393.74:574.510:201.111:240.95:555:44Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:283.95:444.511:141.05:565:43Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:124.06:274.612:080.912:030.95:575:41Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:514.27:064.612:460.712:460.75:585:40Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:294.47:444.71:200.61:260.65:595:38New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:054.68:204.61:510.62:030.56:005:36New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:394.78:554.52:220.52:400.56:015:35New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:144.89:304.42:520.53:160.56:025:33New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:504.810:074.23:250.53:550.56:035:32Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:284.810:464.03:590.64:370.66:045:30Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:094.811:303.94:390.75:240.76:055:29Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:564.85:240.76:170.86:065:27Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:203.712:484.76:160.87:140.86:075:26First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:173.61:484.77:140.88:160.86:085:24First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:243.72:564.78:190.89:190.76:095:23First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:373.84:054.99:270.710:210.56:105:22Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:434.25:085.010:330.511:180.26:115:20Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:404.56:055.111:360.26:125:19Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:344.96:595.212:110.012:35-0.16:135:17Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:255.37:515.11:01-0.21:31-0.36:145:16Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:155.58:415.01:49-0.32:23-0.46:155:15Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:035.69:304.82:34-0.33:13-0.36:165:13Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:515.510:194.53:19-0.24:04-0.16:175:12Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:395.311:104.24:050.04:570.26:185:11Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:295.14:530.35:540.46:195:09Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:033.912:214.85:460.66:530.76:205:08Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:583.71:164.56:420.97:540.86:215:07Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:583.52:154.37:421.18:550.96:225:06Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:023.53:174.28:441.19:520.96:235:04Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:023.64:154.29:461.110:410.96:245:03Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:533.85:054.210:421.011:240.86:255:02Waning Crescent31Sun
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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