Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : 11:38 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 35m at 5:11 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Jan 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:103.42:173.18:150.68:310.27:184:49Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:073.63:193.09:170.59:230.17:184:50Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:063.94:223.010:210.410:180.07:194:51Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:034.25:233.011:220.111:14-0.27:194:51Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:584.66:213.112:21-0.17:194:52Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:524.97:183.312:10-0.51:16-0.47:194:53New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:465.18:133.51:05-0.72:08-0.67:194:54New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:395.29:063.61:59-0.82:57-0.87:184:55New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:315.29:593.82:52-0.93:46-0.87:184:56Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:225.010:523.93:45-0.94:35-0.87:184:57Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:154.711:473.94:41-0.75:26-0.77:184:58Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:084.35:41-0.56:18-0.57:184:59Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:423.91:023.96:43-0.27:10-0.47:175:00First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:393.91:593.57:490.08:03-0.27:175:01First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:413.93:033.18:570.28:58-0.17:175:02First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:463.94:082.910:080.39:540.07:165:03Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:463.95:092.811:130.310:490.17:165:04Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:394.06:022.812:110.27:165:05Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:284.16:502.91:010.17:155:06Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:124.27:333.012:300.01:440.07:155:08Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:524.28:133.11:14-0.12:200.07:145:09Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:294.38:503.11:54-0.22:52-0.17:135:10Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:044.29:253.22:32-0.23:23-0.17:135:11Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:394.210:003.33:08-0.23:53-0.17:125:12Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:134.010:363.33:45-0.14:24-0.17:125:13Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:473.911:143.44:230.04:580.07:115:14Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:243.711:533.55:050.15:340.07:105:15Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:023.45:520.26:130.07:095:17Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:363.512:453.26:430.36:570.17:095:18Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:253.61:353.07:400.47:460.17:085:19Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:223.72:372.88:430.48:430.07:075:20Third 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 8:24 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 71% 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 (71% 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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