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 1h 10m at 6:29 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 12:56 pm (4.6 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 - Aug 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:263.66:025.111:170.26:018:12Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:313.77:035.312:280.412:180.16:028:11Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:343.88:025.51:300.21:18-0.16:038:10New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:334.08:595.62:280.02:17-0.26:038:08New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:294.29:525.63:21-0.13:13-0.36:048:07New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:224.410:445.44:09-0.24:07-0.26:058:06New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:144.511:335.24:57-0.25:00-0.16:068:05Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:044.55:440.05:550.16:078:04Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:234.812:554.56:320.16:520.46:088:03Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:114.41:454.57:200.37:500.66:098:02First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:004.12:364.48:070.58:490.96:108:00First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:513.73:304.38:560.79:511.06:117:59First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:493.54:284.39:460.910:551.16:127:58First Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:513.35:244.410:391.011:551.16:127:57Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:493.36:164.411:321.06:137:55Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:403.37:034.612:481.012:230.96:147:54Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:273.57:474.71:360.91:110.86:157:53Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:113.68:294.82:170.81:550.76:167:51Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:513.89:094.92:530.62:370.66:177:50Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:303.99:474.93:250.53:160.56:187:49Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:074.110:234.93:570.43:540.46:197:47Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:434.211:004.84:290.44:340.46:207:46Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:214.411:394.65:040.45:160.56:217:45Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:024.55:410.46:030.56:217:43Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:194.412:464.66:220.46:550.66:227:42Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:044.21:344.77:080.47:510.76:237:40Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:543.92:284.87:580.58:530.86:247:39Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:533.73:324.88:540.510:000.86:257:37Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:033.64:424.99:560.511:100.86:267:36Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:173.65:515.111:020.56:277:34Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:253.86:535.312:170.612:070.36:287:33Waning Crescent31Sat
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 9:42 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 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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