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 2h 01m at 7:45 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 2:13 pm (4.6 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 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:483.62:003.47:540.38:18-0.17:184:49Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:483.93:063.39:000.29:12-0.27:184:49Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:544.24:123.210:120.110:12-0.37:194:50Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu4:544.55:183.211:18-0.111:12-0.47:194:51Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:544.86:243.212:18-0.37:194:52Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:545.07:243.412:12-0.61:18-0.57:194:53New Moon6Sat
7Sun7:485.18:183.51:06-0.72:12-0.77:194:54New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:425.29:123.62:00-0.83:00-0.77:194:55New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:365.110:003.62:54-0.83:48-0.77:184:56Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:244.810:543.73:48-0.74:36-0.67:184:57Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:124.511:423.74:42-0.55:24-0.47:184:58Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:004.15:36-0.26:12-0.37:184:59Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:363.612:483.76:360.17:00-0.17:185:00First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:243.61:423.37:360.37:480.17:175:01First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:183.52:363.08:360.58:360.27:175:02First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:183.53:362.89:420.69:300.37:175:03First Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:123.64:362.710:420.510:180.37:165:04Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:063.75:302.711:420.511:120.27:165:05Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:543.96:182.812:300.37:155:06Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:364.07:002.91:120.27:155:07Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:184.27:423.012:420.01:540.17:145:08Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:004.38:243.11:24-0.12:24-0.17:145:09Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:364.49:003.22:00-0.23:00-0.27:135:10Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:184.49:363.32:42-0.33:30-0.27:135:12Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:544.310:183.53:18-0.34:06-0.37:125:13Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:304.210:543.64:00-0.34:42-0.37:115:14Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:064.011:423.74:48-0.25:18-0.37:115:15Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:543.75:36-0.16:06-0.37:105:16Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:243.812:423.56:360.06:54-0.27:095:17Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:183.91:363.27:360.17:42-0.27:085:18Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:184.02:423.08:420.28:42-0.27:075:20Third Quarter31Wed
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 10:59 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 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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