Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : 2:44 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 29m at 8:57 am (4.2 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 - Feb 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:103.712:203.46:130.26:310.17:065:21Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:553.61:043.17:050.47:160.27:055:22Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:433.51:552.87:590.68:040.37:045:24Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:403.52:552.79:000.78:560.47:035:25Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:413.54:002.710:030.79:520.47:025:26Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:393.74:592.711:010.510:470.27:015:27Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:313.95:512.911:520.411:380.17:005:28Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:194.16:383.112:370.16:595:29Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:034.37:233.412:27-0.21:18-0.16:585:30New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:464.58:053.71:13-0.41:56-0.46:575:32New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:274.58:473.91:57-0.62:33-0.66:565:33New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:094.69:294.12:41-0.73:12-0.76:555:34New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:514.510:134.33:25-0.73:52-0.76:545:35Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:354.311:004.34:13-0.74:36-0.76:525:36Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:224.011:504.35:05-0.55:23-0.66:515:37Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:143.76:01-0.36:15-0.56:505:38First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:454.31:113.47:03-0.17:11-0.36:495:39First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:474.22:183.28:100.18:13-0.26:485:41First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:594.23:343.19:220.29:20-0.16:465:42First Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:134.24:473.210:350.110:28-0.16:455:43Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:194.35:493.411:400.011:33-0.36:445:44Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:174.46:443.612:36-0.26:425:45Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:094.57:333.812:32-0.41:24-0.36:415:46Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:564.58:174.01:24-0.52:06-0.46:405:47Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:374.48:584.12:10-0.62:43-0.56:385:48Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:164.39:354.12:52-0.53:18-0.46:375:49Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:524.110:124.13:32-0.43:52-0.36:355:50Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:283.910:504.14:12-0.24:27-0.26:345:51Waning Gibbous28Sun
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 11:50 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 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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