Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 18m at 11:16 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 6:02 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - May 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:543.35:490.55:320.66:027:52Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:054.412:373.26:320.76:150.76:017:53Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:484.31:223.17:190.87:040.85:597:54Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:354.22:133.18:090.87:590.95:587:55First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:284.13:113.29:010.88:580.95:577:56First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:264.14:133.49:550.710:020.85:567:57First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:294.15:123.810:480.511:050.55:557:58Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:294.16:064.211:390.35:547:59Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:244.26:564.712:060.312:290.15:538:00Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:184.37:465.11:040.01:17-0.25:528:01Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:114.38:365.42:00-0.32:06-0.35:518:02Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:034.29:275.62:54-0.52:54-0.45:508:03Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:564.110:185.63:46-0.53:42-0.45:498:04Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:504.011:125.54:39-0.54:32-0.35:488:04Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:463.85:34-0.35:26-0.15:478:05Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:085.312:453.76:33-0.16:250.25:468:06Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:065.01:463.67:350.27:290.45:468:07Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:074.72:513.68:370.38:370.65:458:08Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:104.43:583.69:370.49:470.75:448:09Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:154.15:013.810:340.510:560.85:438:10Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:164.05:544.011:250.511:570.75:438:11Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:093.86:404.212:100.55:428:11Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:553.87:214.412:510.612:510.55:418:12Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:393.77:594.51:400.51:290.45:418:13Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:203.68:364.62:230.42:050.45:408:14New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:593.69:124.73:020.42:410.45:398:15New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:383.59:484.73:380.33:160.45:398:15New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:163.510:254.74:140.43:510.45:388:16New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:543.411:034.74:500.44:280.55:388:17Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:353.311:434.65:280.55:070.65:378:18Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:173.36:090.65:510.75:378:18Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 2:39 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 Waxing Gibbous (79% 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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