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 4h 16m 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 - Apr 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:455.08:084.81:19-0.71:48-0.75:466:23New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:365.08:575.12:12-0.92:34-0.85:446:23New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:254.89:465.23:03-0.93:19-0.75:436:24New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:154.610:365.23:55-0.84:06-0.65:416:25Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:064.211:275.04:49-0.54:55-0.35:406:26Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:003.95:46-0.25:470.05:386:27Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:224.712:573.66:470.16:440.35:366:28First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:204.42:003.37:520.47:450.55:356:29First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:254.23:113.29:010.68:510.75:336:30First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:354.04:193.310:080.69:590.75:326:31First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:394.05:153.411:050.611:000.75:306:32Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:334.06:013.611:540.511:540.55:296:33Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:184.16:423.812:350.45:276:34Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:594.17:204.012:400.41:100.35:266:35Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:374.17:554.21:210.31:420.35:256:36Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:134.18:294.41:590.12:120.25:236:37Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:484.09:034.52:340.12:410.25:226:38Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:223.99:374.53:090.13:120.25:206:39Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:573.810:124.53:450.13:450.35:196:40Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:343.610:514.54:240.24:210.45:176:41Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:143.511:334.55:070.45:010.55:166:42Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:593.45:540.55:490.65:156:43Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:214.412:503.36:470.56:440.65:136:44Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:154.32:503.38:440.58:450.66:127:44Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:184.33:593.49:450.59:520.56:117:45Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:274.45:083.710:460.311:000.46:097:46Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:334.56:084.111:450.16:087:47Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:334.67:034.512:050.112:39-0.16:077:48Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:294.77:564.91:06-0.21:31-0.46:057:49Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:234.78:475.32:04-0.52:20-0.56:047:50New Moon30Sat
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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