Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : 11:16 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 57m at 5:30 am (3.2 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 - Oct 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:103.75:374.910:490.811:590.76:566:43Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:134.06:364.911:570.76:576:41Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:074.27:284.912:520.612:580.56:586:40Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:544.58:154.91:390.51:520.46:596:38Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:374.78:574.82:200.42:400.37:006:37Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:174.89:364.62:560.33:220.37:016:35Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:534.910:134.43:310.44:020.47:026:34Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:284.910:494.24:040.44:400.57:036:32Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:044.811:264.04:370.65:200.77:046:31Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:414.75:120.76:030.97:056:29Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:063.712:224.65:510.96:501.17:066:28Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:503.51:074.56:341.17:411.27:076:26Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:383.41:574.37:231.28:361.37:086:25Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:333.32:534.28:181.39:341.37:096:23Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:353.33:554.29:171.310:301.27:106:22Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:393.44:564.310:181.211:211.07:116:20Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:353.75:504.511:181.07:126:19Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:224.16:384.612:060.812:130.77:136:18Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:074.57:254.712:480.51:050.47:146:16Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:514.98:114.71:300.31:560.17:156:15New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:365.28:574.72:120.02:45-0.17:166:13New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:215.59:444.62:55-0.13:33-0.27:176:12New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:085.610:334.43:38-0.24:23-0.27:186:11Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:575.711:254.14:23-0.15:15-0.17:196:10Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:515.55:120.06:130.27:206:08Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:223.912:495.36:070.37:160.47:216:07Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:243.712:525.16:090.57:230.66:225:06First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:323.62:004.87:170.78:310.66:235:05First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:473.63:124.68:290.89:370.66:245:03First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:583.84:194.59:430.810:350.66:255:02Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:584.15:164.510:500.711:240.56:265:01Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 8:23 am — 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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