Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : in 5h 10m at 2:44 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:21 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Nov 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:405.810:114.33:04-0.43:59-0.26:275:00Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:345.611:084.13:55-0.24:550.06:284:59Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:305.34:490.15:550.26:294:58Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:073.912:294.95:490.46:580.46:304:57Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:093.81:294.66:530.68:000.66:324:56Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:133.72:334.38:000.89:000.66:334:55Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:193.83:374.19:090.99:550.66:344:54Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:184.04:334.010:130.810:430.66:354:53Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:074.15:223.911:090.811:260.66:364:52Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:504.36:053.911:590.76:374:51Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:304.56:463.812:050.512:440.56:384:50Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:074.67:253.812:410.41:250.46:394:49New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:444.78:033.71:160.42:020.46:404:48New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:204.88:403.71:510.42:380.36:414:48New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:574.89:173.62:250.33:130.46:434:47New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:344.89:563.53:000.43:500.46:444:46Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:134.710:363.43:370.44:300.56:454:45Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:554.611:203.44:180.55:130.56:464:45Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:394.55:040.66:000.56:474:44Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:083.412:274.45:570.66:490.56:484:43First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:003.51:194.26:550.77:410.46:494:43First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:583.72:174.17:570.68:340.36:504:42First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:004.03:214.19:020.59:290.16:514:42First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:024.34:234.010:070.310:24-0.16:524:41Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:594.75:224.111:100.111:18-0.36:534:41Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:545.16:194.112:11-0.26:544:40Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:475.47:154.112:11-0.51:08-0.46:554:40Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:415.58:104.11:04-0.62:02-0.56:564:40Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:335.69:034.01:55-0.62:54-0.56:574:39Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:255.59:563.92:46-0.63:45-0.46:584:39Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 6:02 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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