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 3h 39m 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 - Mar 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:234.66:483.612:39-0.26:335:52Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:164.97:403.912:40-0.51:29-0.56:325:53New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:075.08:304.31:34-0.82:16-0.86:305:54New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:565.19:194.52:25-1.03:01-0.96:295:55New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:455.010:084.63:16-1.03:46-0.96:285:56Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:344.710:584.74:08-0.94:33-0.86:265:57Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:264.311:514.65:03-0.75:23-0.66:255:58Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:194.06:03-0.46:15-0.36:235:59First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:474.51:163.67:05-0.17:11-0.16:226:00First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:474.32:223.28:130.28:110.26:206:01First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:564.13:353.19:260.49:160.36:186:02First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:074.04:433.110:360.410:220.46:176:03Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:104.15:413.211:380.411:230.36:156:04Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:044.16:303.412:290.36:146:05Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:514.27:133.512:170.21:120.26:126:06Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:324.27:513.71:030.11:480.16:116:07Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:094.38:263.91:440.02:200.06:096:08Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:434.29:004.02:21-0.12:490.06:086:09Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:164.29:334.12:56-0.13:180.06:066:10Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:494.010:064.13:31-0.13:480.16:056:11Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:233.910:414.14:070.04:190.26:036:12Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:593.711:194.14:460.24:540.36:016:13Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:373.55:290.35:330.46:006:14Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:004.112:193.36:160.56:180.55:586:15Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:464.01:083.17:090.67:090.55:576:16Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:414.02:083.08:070.68:080.55:556:17Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:464.03:203.19:110.69:130.45:546:18Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:554.24:303.310:150.410:190.25:526:19Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:004.45:313.711:150.111:230.05:506:20Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:584.76:264.112:10-0.25:496:21Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:534.97:184.512:22-0.41:01-0.45:476:22New Moon31Thu
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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