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 5h 18m 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 - Feb 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:204.47:443.212:39-0.21:44-0.17:065:21Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:044.68:273.41:26-0.42:22-0.37:055:22Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:464.79:103.62:11-0.63:00-0.57:045:23Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:284.79:533.82:56-0.73:39-0.67:035:25Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:114.610:384.03:43-0.74:20-0.77:035:26Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:574.311:274.14:32-0.65:04-0.67:025:27Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:444.05:27-0.55:52-0.57:005:28Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:184.212:363.66:25-0.36:43-0.46:595:29Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:144.21:333.37:29-0.17:38-0.26:585:30Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:174.12:423.08:380.18:38-0.16:575:31Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:294.14:002.89:530.29:440.06:565:33Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:404.25:122.911:060.110:51-0.16:555:34Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:444.46:143.012:110.06:545:35Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:414.57:083.21:06-0.16:535:36Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:324.57:563.412:52-0.31:52-0.36:515:37New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:174.58:383.61:42-0.42:31-0.36:505:38New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:584.59:173.72:27-0.43:07-0.36:495:39New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:354.39:543.83:08-0.43:40-0.36:485:40New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:114.110:303.83:48-0.34:14-0.26:465:42Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:463.911:063.74:28-0.14:48-0.16:455:43Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:233.611:443.75:100.15:240.16:445:44Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:013.35:540.36:020.26:425:45Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:243.612:433.06:420.56:440.46:415:46First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:093.61:302.87:350.77:300.56:405:47First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:033.52:292.68:350.88:230.66:385:48First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:063.63:392.69:410.89:220.56:375:49First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:133.74:442.710:440.710:230.46:365:50Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:113.95:392.911:390.511:200.26:345:51Waxing Gibbous28Tue
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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