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 3h 44m 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 - Jul 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:474.35:27-0.45:32-0.25:398:29Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:075.312:434.36:21-0.46:31-0.15:398:29Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:035.11:414.37:17-0.37:340.15:408:29Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:004.72:404.48:12-0.18:390.35:408:29Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:594.43:434.49:080.09:460.45:418:28Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:034.14:464.510:040.110:540.55:418:28Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:063.95:454.611:000.211:580.55:428:28Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:053.86:384.711:530.25:428:28Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:593.77:264.812:570.412:440.35:438:27Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:493.78:114.81:500.41:320.35:448:27Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:353.78:534.82:360.32:170.35:448:26New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:173.79:324.83:170.32:580.35:458:26New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:573.810:094.83:540.33:370.35:468:26New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:363.810:464.74:290.34:150.45:468:25New Moon14Fri
15Sat11:143.811:234.65:040.34:540.55:478:25Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:533.85:400.45:350.65:488:24Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:014.512:343.86:180.56:190.75:498:23Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:404.31:153.86:570.57:060.85:498:23Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:214.11:583.97:380.57:560.95:508:22First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:044.02:454.08:210.58:490.95:518:22First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:533.83:384.29:070.59:460.95:528:21First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:493.74:364.49:580.510:460.85:538:20First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:513.75:334.610:520.311:460.65:538:19Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:523.76:294.911:480.25:548:19Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:513.97:235.212:440.312:440.05:558:18Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:484.08:185.51:410.11:41-0.25:568:17Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:454.29:125.62:35-0.22:36-0.45:578:16Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:404.410:055.73:26-0.43:29-0.55:588:15Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:344.610:575.64:16-0.54:23-0.45:588:14Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:284.711:505.35:06-0.55:18-0.35:598:13Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:234.75:58-0.46:16-0.16:008:12Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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