Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : 6:09 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 28m at 12:10 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Mar 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:404.46:103.412:040.06:335:52Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:374.77:053.712:57-0.36:325:53Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:304.97:564.112:55-0.71:45-0.66:305:54Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:215.08:464.51:50-0.92:30-0.86:295:55Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:104.99:344.72:42-1.03:14-0.96:275:56Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:584.710:224.83:33-1.03:58-0.86:265:57Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:464.411:124.84:25-0.84:43-0.66:245:58Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:364.05:21-0.55:32-0.46:235:59Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:044.612:293.56:20-0.26:24-0.16:216:00Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:004.41:263.27:230.27:200.26:206:01Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:014.12:342.98:310.48:220.46:186:02Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:124.03:512.89:450.69:300.66:176:03Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:223.94:582.910:530.610:380.56:156:04Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:224.05:523.111:500.511:370.46:146:05Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:124.06:373.312:360.46:126:06Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:554.17:163.512:270.31:150.36:116:07Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:344.27:523.71:110.21:470.26:096:08New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:104.28:253.91:490.02:160.16:086:09New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:434.28:574.02:240.02:440.06:066:10New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:164.19:294.12:590.03:120.06:046:11New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:503.910:024.23:330.03:410.16:036:12Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:233.710:374.24:090.14:130.26:016:13Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:593.511:164.24:490.24:490.26:006:14Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:393.311:594.25:340.45:300.35:586:15Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:253.16:240.56:190.45:576:16First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:504.11:193.07:210.67:150.55:556:17First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:504.12:273.08:250.78:200.55:536:18First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:014.13:443.19:330.69:290.45:526:19First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:144.34:523.410:370.410:380.15:506:20Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:184.55:503.911:350.111:42-0.25:496:21Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:154.76:444.312:27-0.25:476:22Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 3:09 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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