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 4h 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 - Jun 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:514.22:283.88:110.48:280.75:378:19Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:434.13:244.09:010.39:280.65:368:19Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:404.04:244.39:530.210:320.55:368:20Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:433.95:234.610:470.111:350.35:368:21Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:463.96:205.011:43-0.15:358:21Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:464.07:165.312:380.112:38-0.25:358:22Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:454.08:125.51:38-0.11:34-0.45:358:22New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:434.19:075.62:35-0.32:29-0.55:358:23New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:394.110:015.63:29-0.43:22-0.55:348:24New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:344.210:545.54:21-0.54:15-0.45:348:24Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:294.211:485.35:13-0.45:09-0.25:348:25Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:254.16:07-0.26:070.05:348:25Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:414.91:204.17:01-0.17:070.35:348:26Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:344.62:154.17:540.18:080.55:348:26First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:274.23:114.18:460.39:100.75:348:26First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:233.94:094.19:370.410:130.85:348:27First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:213.65:044.210:260.511:140.85:348:27First Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:173.55:534.311:150.55:348:27Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:083.46:394.412:110.812:010.65:358:28Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:563.47:224.51:020.712:450.55:358:28Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:413.48:034.61:490.61:280.55:358:28Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:253.58:444.72:310.52:090.45:358:28Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:063.59:234.83:080.42:480.45:358:29Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:463.610:024.83:430.33:270.35:368:29Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:263.610:404.84:180.34:050.35:368:29Full Moon25Fri
26Sat11:053.711:184.74:530.34:450.45:368:29Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:453.811:584.65:310.25:280.45:378:29Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:283.96:110.26:160.55:378:29Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:404.51:134.06:540.27:090.55:378:29Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:254.32:014.27:400.18:050.65:388:29Third Quarter30Wed
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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