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 34m at 7:14 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:053.95:520.45:510.66:008:12Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:154.412:463.96:310.56:370.86:018:11Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:544.21:283.97:110.67:260.96:028:10Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu1:354.02:114.07:510.78:161.16:038:09First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:193.72:594.08:330.89:091.16:048:08First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:083.53:524.19:170.910:061.26:058:07First Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:053.44:484.210:060.911:051.16:068:06First Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:063.45:434.410:580.86:078:05Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:033.46:344.712:021.011:50 AM0.76:078:03Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:563.57:244.912:550.812:430.56:088:02Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:483.78:135.21:450.51:350.36:098:01Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:384.09:025.32:320.32:250.16:108:00Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:274.29:495.43:170.13:15-0.16:117:59Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:154.410:375.44:01-0.14:05-0.26:127:57Full Moon14Sun
15Mon11:044.611:265.34:46-0.24:56-0.16:137:56Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:544.75:32-0.25:500.06:147:55Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:175.012:474.86:21-0.16:490.16:157:53Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:104.71:424.97:130.07:520.36:167:52Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:064.42:414.98:070.28:570.56:177:51Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:074.03:454.99:030.310:060.66:177:49Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:163.84:524.910:030.411:170.76:187:48Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:243.75:564.911:050.56:197:47Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:263.76:535.012:220.612:050.56:207:45Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:223.87:455.01:200.61:020.56:217:44Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu8:123.98:325.02:100.51:540.46:227:42New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:574.19:145.02:530.42:410.46:237:41New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:374.29:524.93:310.43:230.46:247:40New Moon27Sat
28Sun10:154.210:294.84:050.44:030.46:257:38New Moon28Sun
29Mon10:514.311:044.64:380.54:410.56:267:37Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:284.311:404.45:110.65:210.76:267:35Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed12:054.35:460.76:030.86:277:34Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 10:28 am — 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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