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 : 10:25 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 24m at 4:31 am (3.3 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 - Oct 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:444.810:004.33:240.63:470.56:566:44New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:184.910:344.23:540.64:240.66:576:42Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:544.911:114.04:260.65:040.76:586:41Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:344.911:523.85:010.65:480.86:586:39Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:184.95:420.76:380.96:596:37Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:383.61:084.86:300.87:351.07:006:36First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:323.52:054.77:270.98:361.07:016:34First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:353.53:114.78:300.99:400.97:026:33First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:483.64:224.89:390.910:440.87:036:31First Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:013.95:294.910:490.711:430.57:046:30Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:034.36:285.011:560.47:056:28Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:584.77:225.012:360.312:570.27:066:27Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:495.18:155.01:260.01:55-0.17:076:25Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:395.49:054.92:13-0.12:49-0.27:086:24Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:275.69:534.72:58-0.23:40-0.27:096:23Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:145.610:414.43:42-0.14:29-0.17:106:21Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:015.511:294.24:260.05:190.27:116:20Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:495.35:110.36:130.47:126:18Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:203.912:405.06:000.67:110.77:136:17Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:133.61:334.76:540.88:110.97:146:15Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:093.52:294.47:521.19:121.17:156:14Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:113.43:304.28:531.210:121.17:166:13Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:163.44:324.19:571.211:061.17:176:11Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:133.65:274.110:591.211:511.07:186:10Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:013.85:144.210:531.011:300.96:195:09Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:434.15:564.211:420.96:205:08Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:214.36:364.212:050.712:260.76:215:06Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:594.67:154.112:380.61:080.66:235:05New Moon28Wed
29Thu7:354.87:534.11:110.51:470.46:245:04New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:124.98:314.01:450.42:250.46:255:03New Moon30Fri
31Sat8:505.09:093.92:200.43:040.46:265:02New Moon31Sat
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 7:28 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 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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