Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 37m at 8:31 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:30 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Jan 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:194.16:412.912:510.37:184:49Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:024.37:253.012:220.11:320.17:184:50Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:444.58:083.11:05-0.12:110.07:194:50Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:254.68:503.21:47-0.22:48-0.27:194:51Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:064.69:313.22:29-0.33:26-0.27:194:52Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:484.610:153.33:11-0.44:05-0.37:194:53Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:304.511:013.53:56-0.44:48-0.37:194:54Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:164.411:493.64:46-0.35:33-0.37:194:55Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:044.15:41-0.26:21-0.37:184:56Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:413.712:553.86:40-0.17:11-0.37:184:57Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:373.81:523.57:430.08:05-0.37:184:58Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:404.02:593.28:510.19:02-0.37:184:59Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:474.24:103.110:020.110:02-0.37:185:00Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:514.45:173.011:120.011:02-0.37:175:01Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:514.66:183.112:16-0.27:175:02Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:484.77:163.212:01-0.41:14-0.37:175:03New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:424.88:083.312:58-0.52:05-0.47:165:04New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:314.88:563.41:50-0.62:50-0.57:165:05New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:174.79:403.42:38-0.53:32-0.47:155:06New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:594.510:233.43:24-0.54:13-0.47:155:07Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:404.211:053.44:09-0.34:53-0.27:145:09Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:214.011:473.44:55-0.15:33-0.17:145:10Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:013.65:430.26:130.07:135:11Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:303.412:423.36:340.46:540.27:125:12First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:143.31:273.07:260.57:370.37:125:13First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:043.32:192.88:230.78:230.47:115:14First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:003.43:212.69:260.79:140.47:105:15First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:003.54:232.610:300.710:070.47:105:16Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:553.75:202.611:280.510:590.27:095:18Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:463.96:112.812:190.37:085:19Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:344.26:592.91:040.17:075:20Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 11:30 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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