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 5h 43m 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 - Sep 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:543.64:375.09:450.611:030.86:297:30First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:113.65:465.010:530.66:307:29Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:193.76:485.112:110.712:000.56:317:27Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:184.07:445.21:110.61:030.46:327:26Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:114.28:355.22:030.42:000.36:337:24Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:594.49:215.12:480.32:520.26:347:23Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:434.610:035.03:280.23:380.26:357:21Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:234.710:424.84:050.34:220.36:357:20Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:024.711:214.54:410.35:040.56:367:18Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:414.75:170.55:480.76:377:16Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:004.212:204.65:540.76:350.96:387:15Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:403.91:024.56:340.97:251.16:397:13Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:243.71:474.47:181.18:181.36:407:12Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:123.42:384.38:051.29:171.46:417:10Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:083.33:384.28:581.310:201.46:427:08Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:153.34:424.39:551.311:201.46:437:07Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:183.45:404.410:551.26:437:05Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:113.66:304.612:111.211:51 AM1.06:447:04Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:583.87:174.812:551.012:430.86:457:02Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:424.28:004.91:350.71:320.56:467:00Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:254.58:435.02:130.52:190.36:476:59New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:074.89:255.02:500.33:050.16:486:57New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:495.110:084.93:280.13:510.06:496:56New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:325.310:534.74:070.04:380.06:506:54Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:185.411:414.44:490.15:290.16:516:52Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:095.45:350.26:250.36:526:51Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:334.11:045.36:260.47:260.66:526:49First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:313.92:045.17:230.68:330.76:536:48First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:373.73:135.08:270.79:440.86:546:46First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:543.64:284.99:370.810:550.86:556:45First Quarter30Mon
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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