Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 44m at 5:17 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:42 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Sep 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:374.79:565.23:230.13:310.06:297:31New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:224.910:415.14:020.04:19-0.16:307:29Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:085.111:284.84:43-0.15:090.06:317:28Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:565.25:270.06:030.26:327:26Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:174.512:495.26:150.17:030.46:327:25Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:114.21:455.27:080.38:060.66:337:23First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:103.92:485.08:050.59:150.86:347:22First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:183.63:594.99:080.710:280.96:357:20First Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:363.55:114.910:160.811:380.86:367:18Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:473.76:155.011:260.76:377:17Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:473.97:115.012:390.812:300.66:387:15Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:384.18:005.01:310.61:270.56:397:14Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:244.38:444.92:150.52:170.46:407:12Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:064.59:244.82:530.43:020.46:407:11Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:434.610:004.73:270.43:420.46:417:09Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:184.710:354.54:000.44:210.56:427:07Full Moon16Fri
17Sat10:534.711:114.34:310.54:590.66:437:06Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:284.611:484.05:040.75:390.86:447:04Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:064.65:390.86:231.06:457:03Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:273.812:474.56:181.07:101.26:467:01Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:103.61:324.47:011.18:031.36:476:59Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:583.42:234.37:491.28:591.46:486:58Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:543.33:234.38:431.310:001.46:496:56Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:003.34:284.49:431.210:591.36:496:54Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:063.54:284.59:451.110:521.15:505:53Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:013.75:214.710:440.911:390.85:515:51Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:504.16:104.911:400.65:525:50Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:374.56:575.112:230.512:330.35:535:48New Moon28Wed
29Thu7:234.97:445.11:060.21:240.05:545:47New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:095.38:315.01:480.02:14-0.25:555:45New Moon30Fri
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 8:29 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 11% 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 (11% 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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