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 2h 01m 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 - Jan 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:274.36:473.212:460.07:184:49Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:134.67:343.312:35-0.21:32-0.27:184:49New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:584.88:213.41:20-0.42:16-0.47:194:50New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:434.99:083.52:06-0.63:00-0.67:194:51New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:305.09:563.52:52-0.63:46-0.67:194:52Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:184.910:473.63:41-0.64:34-0.67:194:53Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:094.711:413.64:33-0.55:25-0.67:194:54Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:024.55:31-0.46:18-0.57:194:55Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:373.712:574.26:32-0.27:12-0.57:194:56First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:373.81:573.97:37-0.18:08-0.47:184:57First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:413.93:043.68:460.09:05-0.37:184:58First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:484.04:113.49:570.010:03-0.37:184:59Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:504.25:133.311:060.010:59-0.37:185:00Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:464.46:103.212:08-0.17:175:01Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:384.57:033.21:03-0.27:175:02Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:274.67:513.312:45-0.41:52-0.37:175:03Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:114.68:353.31:32-0.42:34-0.37:165:04Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:524.59:163.32:16-0.43:13-0.37:165:05Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:314.49:553.32:56-0.33:50-0.37:165:06Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:084.210:343.33:36-0.24:26-0.27:155:07Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:464.111:133.24:17-0.15:04-0.17:155:08Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:243.811:543.24:590.15:430.17:145:09Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:043.65:450.26:230.27:135:10Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:373.212:453.46:340.47:040.27:135:11Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:233.21:313.17:260.57:470.37:125:13Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:143.32:242.98:220.68:350.37:115:14Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:123.43:262.89:220.69:260.27:115:15Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:103.64:282.810:230.510:200.17:105:16Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:053.95:252.911:220.311:14-0.17:095:17Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:574.26:193.112:160.07:085:18Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:474.57:113.312:07-0.31:07-0.37:085:19New Moon31Mon
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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