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 4h 34m 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 - Aug 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:584.12:404.68:090.28:540.66:018:11First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:543.83:414.89:020.310:000.66:028:10First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:013.64:484.910:000.311:100.66:038:09Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:133.55:535.111:020.36:048:08Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:213.66:555.212:170.512:050.26:058:07Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:243.77:545.41:210.41:070.16:068:06Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:233.98:495.42:180.22:070.06:078:05Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:164.19:395.43:090.13:010.06:088:03Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:064.210:265.23:540.03:520.06:098:02Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:524.311:115.04:370.14:410.16:098:01Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:374.411:544.75:180.25:290.36:108:00Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:214.45:590.36:190.66:117:59Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:374.41:044.36:410.57:110.86:127:57Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:194.01:484.37:240.78:041.06:137:56Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:033.72:354.28:070.89:001.26:147:55Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:523.53:284.28:531.010:001.36:157:53Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:503.34:264.29:421.111:041.36:167:52Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:543.25:244.310:361.16:177:51Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:523.26:174.412:021.211:30 AM1.06:187:49Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:443.47:064.612:541.112:230.96:187:48Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:313.57:514.81:390.91:120.76:197:47Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:163.88:344.92:180.71:590.56:207:45New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:584.09:155.02:540.52:430.46:217:44New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:384.29:545.03:280.43:260.26:227:42New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:194.510:355.04:030.24:090.26:237:41New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:004.711:164.84:400.14:550.26:247:39Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:444.85:200.15:440.36:257:38Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:014.612:314.96:030.26:390.46:267:37Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:494.31:235.06:510.37:380.66:277:35First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:414.02:195.07:430.48:420.76:277:34First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:423.73:244.98:410.59:510.86:287:32First Quarter31Sat
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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