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 1h 25m 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 - Apr 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:094.87:354.712:41-0.51:16-0.55:466:23Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:004.88:235.01:37-0.72:01-0.65:446:23Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:494.79:115.22:29-0.82:45-0.75:436:24Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:374.59:585.23:19-0.83:29-0.65:416:25Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:254.210:475.14:10-0.64:14-0.45:396:26Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:153.811:384.95:03-0.35:02-0.15:386:27Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:083.56:000.15:550.35:366:28Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:324.51:043.27:010.46:520.65:356:29Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:304.22:083.08:050.67:550.85:336:30Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:364.03:213.09:130.89:030.95:326:31Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:453.94:273.110:160.810:100.95:306:32Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:453.95:183.311:090.711:090.85:296:33Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:353.96:023.611:530.65:276:34Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:184.06:403.812:000.612:300.55:266:35Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:584.07:164.112:450.41:030.45:246:36Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:364.07:514.31:250.31:340.35:236:37New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:124.08:254.52:010.22:040.25:226:38New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:483.98:594.62:370.12:350.25:206:39New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:233.89:344.63:120.13:070.25:196:40New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:593.610:114.63:490.23:420.35:176:41Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:393.510:534.64:300.34:200.35:166:42Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:223.311:394.55:160.45:050.45:156:43Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:123.26:080.55:580.55:136:44Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:314.51:093.27:050.66:590.65:126:45First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:314.42:163.38:060.68:040.65:116:45First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:394.34:273.510:080.510:140.56:097:46First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:504.45:323.911:080.311:230.36:087:47Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:544.46:294.312:040.16:077:48Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:514.57:224.812:270.012:56-0.16:057:49Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:464.58:125.11:27-0.31:45-0.36:047:50Full Moon30Thu
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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