Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : 10:45 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 54m at 4:18 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - May 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:414.47:124.412:120.312:490.16:037:51Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:334.37:594.61:120.11:350.16:027:52Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:204.28:414.82:050.02:170.06:007:53Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:034.19:214.92:51-0.12:550.05:597:54Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:434.09:594.93:33-0.13:310.15:587:55Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:213.810:354.84:130.04:060.25:577:56Full Moon6Tue
7Wed10:593.711:124.74:520.14:420.35:567:57Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:383.511:514.65:320.35:200.55:557:58Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:193.46:150.56:010.75:547:59Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:334.41:043.27:010.76:470.95:538:00Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun1:184.21:513.27:500.87:381.05:528:01Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:074.12:443.28:390.88:331.15:518:02Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:014.03:423.29:300.89:311.05:508:03Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:593.94:413.410:200.810:310.95:498:04Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:583.95:343.811:090.611:300.75:488:04Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:514.06:214.111:550.45:478:05Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:414.07:074.512:250.512:400.25:468:06Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:294.17:534.91:170.21:250.05:458:07Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:184.18:395.22:080.02:10-0.25:458:08New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:084.19:275.42:58-0.22:56-0.35:448:09New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:584.110:165.53:47-0.43:42-0.35:438:10New Moon21Wed
22Thu10:504.011:085.54:38-0.44:31-0.25:428:11Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:453.95:31-0.35:24-0.15:428:11Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:035.312:433.86:29-0.16:220.15:418:12Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:015.11:453.77:310.07:260.35:408:13First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:024.82:503.78:320.28:330.45:408:14First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:074.53:573.99:340.29:440.55:398:15First Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:154.35:024.110:330.310:540.55:398:15First Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:194.15:584.311:270.311:580.55:388:16Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:164.06:484.512:160.25:388:17Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat7:073.97:334.712:570.41:010.25:378:18Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 7:31 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (32% illuminated). This places Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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