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 40m 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 - Sep 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:524.411:054.64:370.54:440.66:297:31Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:294.411:414.45:100.65:230.76:307:30Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:064.45:450.76:050.86:307:28Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:194.212:464.46:220.86:511.06:317:27Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:004.01:294.47:030.97:401.16:327:25First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:433.82:164.47:480.98:321.16:337:24First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:333.73:104.48:370.99:301.16:347:22First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:323.64:114.59:320.910:301.06:357:20First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:383.65:144.710:320.811:300.86:367:19Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:413.86:125.011:320.66:377:17Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:394.17:075.212:270.612:310.46:387:16Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:334.48:005.41:200.31:280.16:387:14Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:264.88:525.62:110.02:23-0.26:397:13Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:175.19:435.62:59-0.23:16-0.36:407:11Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:085.310:345.43:46-0.34:08-0.46:417:09Full Moon15Sat
16Sun10:595.411:255.24:33-0.35:02-0.36:427:08Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:515.45:21-0.25:580.06:437:06Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:194.912:465.36:130.06:580.26:447:05Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:154.51:435.17:080.38:020.56:457:03Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:144.22:435.08:060.59:090.76:467:01Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:193.93:504.89:070.710:180.86:477:00Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:293.84:574.710:110.811:230.96:476:58Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:333.95:564.711:140.96:486:57Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:284.06:474.712:200.812:120.86:496:55Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:154.17:324.71:090.71:040.76:506:53Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:574.38:134.71:510.71:500.66:516:52Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:354.48:504.72:270.62:310.66:526:50New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:114.59:264.73:000.53:080.56:536:49New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:464.610:014.63:300.53:440.56:546:47New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:204.710:354.44:010.54:200.56:556:45New 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 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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