Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 11m at 3:42 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:15 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Apr 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:404.38:584.52:20-0.22:37-0.15:456:23Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:174.29:354.62:58-0.23:12-0.15:436:24Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:554.110:154.63:38-0.23:49-0.15:416:25Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:364.010:584.64:22-0.24:30-0.15:406:26Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:223.811:464.65:10-0.15:170.05:386:27Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:123.76:030.16:100.15:376:28Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:394.51:103.67:010.27:090.25:356:29Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:404.52:173.58:040.28:130.35:346:30Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:504.43:313.69:090.29:220.25:326:31Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:024.54:403.910:150.110:310.15:316:32Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:074.65:404.211:150.011:35-0.15:296:33Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:064.76:354.512:10-0.25:286:34Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:004.77:264.812:35-0.31:01-0.45:266:35New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:514.78:135.01:30-0.51:48-0.55:256:36New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:394.68:585.02:20-0.52:31-0.55:236:37New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:244.59:415.03:06-0.53:13-0.35:226:38New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:084.210:244.93:52-0.33:55-0.25:216:39Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:524.011:074.74:38-0.14:380.15:196:39Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:383.711:524.45:260.25:240.45:186:40Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:253.56:170.46:120.65:166:41Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:384.21:153.47:090.67:040.85:156:42First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:284.02:103.38:030.88:000.95:146:43First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:253.93:123.38:590.88:591.05:126:44First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:273.84:103.49:540.89:580.95:116:45First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:243.85:003.610:430.710:520.85:106:46Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:153.95:453.911:260.611:430.65:086:47Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:014.06:284.212:070.45:076:48Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:454.17:094.412:290.312:460.25:066:49Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:284.27:494.71:130.11:240.15:056:50Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:094.29:294.91:55-0.13:02-0.16:037:51Full Moon30Sun
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 6:58 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% 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 maximum.

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 Full Moon (99% illuminated). This places Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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