Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 33m at 6:58 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:22 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - May 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:513.611:084.84:430.24:330.36:027:52Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:343.511:534.85:260.25:160.36:017:53Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:213.56:140.36:050.46:007:54Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:424.71:133.47:060.47:010.55:597:55Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:354.62:103.58:010.48:030.55:587:56Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:344.53:143.78:580.39:090.55:567:57Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:384.44:223.99:560.310:180.45:557:58Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:464.35:254.310:540.111:260.25:547:59Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:494.36:224.711:490.05:537:59Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:474.37:155.012:300.012:41-0.25:528:00Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:424.28:075.31:30-0.21:32-0.35:518:01New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:354.18:575.42:26-0.32:21-0.35:508:02New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:264.19:455.43:18-0.33:09-0.35:498:03New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:153.910:325.34:07-0.33:55-0.25:488:04New Moon14Thu
15Fri11:043.811:195.14:55-0.14:410.05:488:05Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:533.75:440.15:290.35:478:06Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:074.812:433.56:350.36:210.55:468:07Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:554.51:333.47:270.57:160.85:458:08Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:444.22:253.48:180.68:120.95:448:09First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:344.03:203.49:080.79:101.05:438:09First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:283.84:163.69:560.810:101.05:438:10First Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:253.65:083.710:420.811:091.05:428:11First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:193.65:554.011:250.75:418:12Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:083.56:384.212:030.912:060.75:418:13Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:543.57:204.512:520.712:470.65:408:14Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:393.58:014.71:390.61:270.45:408:14Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:233.58:434.92:230.42:080.35:398:15Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:073.69:255.03:040.32:490.25:388:16Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:503.610:085.13:450.23:300.25:388:17Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:343.610:525.14:270.14:140.25:378:17Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:213.611:395.05:110.15:010.25:378:18Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 10:10 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 (66% 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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