Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : 3:42 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 04m at 9:59 am (3.8 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 - Aug 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:084.010:224.94:010.23:500.36:018:12New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:474.010:594.74:380.34:300.46:028:11Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:264.011:364.65:140.45:110.56:038:10Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:054.05:500.55:530.76:048:09Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:154.412:464.06:290.66:380.86:048:07Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:544.21:274.07:080.77:260.96:058:06First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:354.02:114.07:490.78:161.06:068:05First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:203.83:004.18:320.89:091.16:078:04First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:103.63:544.29:190.810:061.16:088:03First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:093.54:524.410:100.811:051.06:098:02Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:103.55:474.611:040.76:108:00Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:083.66:404.912:020.811:59 AM0.56:117:59Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:033.87:325.112:570.612:530.36:127:58Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:564.18:235.41:490.31:470.16:137:57Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:494.39:145.52:380.02:40-0.26:137:55Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:404.510:045.63:26-0.23:31-0.36:147:54Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:304.710:545.54:12-0.34:23-0.36:157:53Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:224.911:455.34:59-0.35:16-0.26:167:51Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:155.05:49-0.36:140.06:177:50Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:395.01:105.06:41-0.17:150.26:187:49Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:344.62:074.97:350.18:190.46:197:47Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:324.33:084.98:310.29:260.66:207:46Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:374.04:154.89:300.410:360.76:217:45Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:463.85:204.810:310.511:420.76:227:43Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:503.86:184.911:310.66:227:42Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:463.97:114.912:420.712:280.66:237:40Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:374.07:584.91:350.61:210.56:247:39Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:224.18:404.92:200.52:080.56:257:37New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:034.29:194.92:590.52:510.46:267:36New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:414.39:554.83:330.43:300.46:277:34New Moon30Thu
31Fri10:174.310:304.74:050.44:070.56:287:33New Moon31Fri
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 12:50 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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