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 5h 00m 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 - Feb 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:533.52:063.08:040.48:150.27:065:21Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:493.53:052.89:070.69:060.37:055:22Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:483.54:082.710:120.69:590.47:045:24Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:443.65:052.711:120.510:510.37:035:25Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:343.85:562.712:060.47:025:26Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:214.06:422.912:520.27:015:27Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:054.17:253.012:270.11:310.17:005:28Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:464.38:053.21:10-0.12:06-0.16:595:29New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:254.48:433.31:50-0.22:39-0.26:585:30New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:024.49:203.52:29-0.33:11-0.36:575:32New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:394.49:583.63:08-0.43:46-0.46:565:33Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:174.310:383.83:49-0.44:22-0.46:555:34Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:574.111:213.94:34-0.35:02-0.46:545:35Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:413.95:23-0.25:47-0.36:535:36Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:084.012:283.66:18-0.16:35-0.36:515:37First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:004.01:233.37:190.17:28-0.26:505:38First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:004.12:283.18:250.28:28-0.16:495:39First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:114.13:453.09:370.29:33-0.16:485:41First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:244.34:593.010:500.110:40-0.26:465:42Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:314.56:033.211:57-0.111:45-0.36:455:43Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:314.77:013.512:56-0.36:445:44Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:274.87:543.712:45-0.51:46-0.56:425:45Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:174.88:423.91:41-0.72:31-0.66:415:46Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:034.89:264.12:31-0.73:12-0.66:405:47Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:474.610:094.13:18-0.73:52-0.56:385:48Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:284.310:514.14:03-0.54:31-0.46:375:49Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:094.011:334.04:50-0.35:11-0.26:355:50Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:503.65:380.05:530.16:345:51Waning Gibbous28Thu
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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