Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : in 18m at 7:03 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:11 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Sep 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:134.610:355.13:580.14:080.16:297:31Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:574.811:195.04:370.04:550.16:307:29Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:435.05:200.05:470.26:317:28Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:064.712:335.06:060.16:430.36:327:26Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:574.41:265.06:560.27:430.56:327:25Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:524.12:245.07:500.48:480.76:337:23Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:553.93:305.08:480.59:580.86:347:22Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:073.74:425.09:520.611:100.86:357:20Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:203.75:505.010:590.66:367:19Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:253.96:505.112:160.712:040.56:377:17Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:214.17:455.21:140.51:040.46:387:15Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:124.38:345.12:050.42:000.36:397:14New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:594.59:185.12:480.32:490.36:407:12New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:404.69:584.93:270.33:340.36:407:11New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:204.710:364.74:030.34:150.36:417:09New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:574.711:134.54:370.44:560.56:427:07Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:354.711:514.25:120.65:380.76:437:06Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:144.65:490.76:230.96:447:04Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:304.012:554.56:280.97:111.16:457:03Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:133.71:394.47:111.18:021.26:467:01First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:593.52:294.37:571.28:581.36:476:59First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:533.43:264.38:491.39:571.46:486:58First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:583.34:294.39:451.310:571.36:486:56First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:023.45:284.510:451.211:501.16:496:55Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:583.66:204.711:421.06:506:53Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:473.97:084.912:380.912:350.86:516:51Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:334.37:545.01:210.61:260.56:526:50Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:174.68:405.12:030.42:150.26:536:48Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:014.99:255.12:440.13:030.06:546:47Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:465.29:105.02:250.02:50-0.15:555:45Full Moon30Sun
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 10:07 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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