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 : 7:58 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 33m at 1:43 pm (4.5 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 - Nov 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:374.05:494.211:320.96:275:01Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:164.26:304.212:020.612:170.76:285:00Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:554.47:094.212:370.512:590.56:294:59New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:324.67:484.21:100.41:380.46:304:57New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:084.88:264.11:440.32:160.36:314:56New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:454.99:044.02:180.32:540.26:324:55New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:235.09:433.92:530.23:340.26:334:54Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:035.010:263.83:300.34:170.36:344:53Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:474.911:133.74:120.35:060.46:354:52Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:364.85:010.45:590.46:364:52Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:073.612:304.75:560.56:570.46:384:51First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:063.61:304.66:580.67:570.46:394:50First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:133.62:374.58:040.68:580.36:404:49First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:233.93:464.59:140.59:580.26:414:48Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:284.24:494.510:220.310:540.06:424:47Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:254.65:474.611:250.111:47-0.26:434:47Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:174.96:414.512:25-0.26:444:46Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:085.27:334.512:36-0.41:20-0.36:454:45Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:565.48:224.31:24-0.42:12-0.46:464:44Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:435.49:104.22:10-0.43:00-0.46:474:44Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:295.39:573.92:54-0.33:47-0.26:494:43Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:145.110:453.73:38-0.14:350.06:504:43Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:004.811:343.54:240.25:260.26:514:42Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:484.55:130.46:190.46:524:42Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:253.412:364.26:060.77:130.66:534:41Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:183.31:274.07:020.88:060.66:544:41Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:153.32:233.88:000.98:580.76:554:40Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:133.43:213.79:001.09:460.66:564:40Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:073.54:163.79:590.910:300.56:574:40Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:553.85:053.710:530.711:110.46:584:39Waning Crescent30Tue
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 4:50 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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