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 4h 07m 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 - Jan 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:554.27:163.012:160.11:290.27:184:49Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:354.37:573.012:570.02:070.17:184:50Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:144.48:363.11:370.02:410.07:194:51Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:514.49:143.12:15-0.13:140.07:194:52Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:284.49:513.12:52-0.13:470.07:194:53Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:044.310:303.23:30-0.14:220.07:194:53Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:424.211:103.24:100.04:580.07:194:54Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:204.011:523.34:540.05:380.07:184:55Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:023.85:430.16:200.07:184:56Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:383.512:473.66:370.27:05-0.17:184:57Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:283.61:393.37:360.27:55-0.17:184:58Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:273.82:413.18:400.28:50-0.17:184:59Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:314.03:513.09:480.29:50-0.27:175:00Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:364.35:003.010:570.010:51-0.47:175:01Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:384.66:043.112:02-0.27:175:02Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:374.97:053.31:02-0.57:165:03New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:345.08:023.512:51-0.71:57-0.77:165:05New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:285.18:553.61:47-0.82:47-0.87:155:06New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:205.19:463.72:41-0.93:34-0.87:155:07New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:094.910:363.83:33-0.84:21-0.77:145:08Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:584.511:263.84:25-0.65:08-0.67:145:09Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:464.25:20-0.45:55-0.47:135:10Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:163.812:333.76:17-0.16:42-0.27:135:11First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:073.71:223.37:160.27:290.07:125:12First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:003.62:163.08:170.48:180.27:115:13First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:583.63:172.89:230.59:100.37:115:15First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:583.64:202.610:290.610:040.37:105:16Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:533.75:162.611:290.510:570.37:095:17Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:433.86:062.712:210.47:085:18Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:294.06:522.81:060.27:085:19Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:124.17:343.012:330.11:440.17:075:20Full Moon31Fri
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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