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 3h 46m 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 - May 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:474.31:153.47:080.67:040.86:027:52Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:334.22:033.47:560.77:570.86:017:53Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:234.12:573.58:460.68:550.86:007:54Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:184.03:573.79:380.69:560.75:597:55Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:204.04:584.010:310.410:590.55:587:56Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:204.15:544.411:240.25:577:56Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:174.26:464.812:000.312:160.05:557:57Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:124.27:385.112:590.01:08-0.25:547:58Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:074.38:305.41:55-0.31:59-0.45:537:59New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:014.39:235.62:49-0.52:49-0.55:528:00New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:544.310:155.73:42-0.63:40-0.55:518:01New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:484.211:085.54:34-0.54:31-0.45:508:02Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:444.15:28-0.45:25-0.25:498:03Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:045.312:424.06:25-0.26:230.05:498:04Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:015.01:413.97:250.07:260.35:488:05First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:594.72:423.98:240.28:310.55:478:06First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:004.33:463.99:230.39:380.65:468:07First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:034.14:484.010:190.410:450.75:458:07First Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:053.95:434.211:120.411:470.65:448:08Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:003.86:314.312:000.45:448:09Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:483.77:144.512:420.612:430.45:438:10Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:323.77:544.61:310.51:240.45:428:11Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:143.68:334.72:150.42:030.45:418:12Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:543.69:104.82:540.32:400.35:418:13Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:333.69:474.83:310.33:160.35:408:13Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:103.610:244.84:060.33:510.45:408:14Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:493.611:024.74:410.34:280.45:398:15Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:283.511:414.65:180.45:070.55:388:16Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:093.55:580.45:500.65:388:16Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:224.512:523.66:400.46:380.75:378:17Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon1:054.41:383.77:250.47:310.75:378:18Third Quarter31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8557380)

Common Questions About Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA