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 2h 07m 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 - Dec 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:575.010:243.43:18-0.14:170.06:594:39Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:474.911:183.44:060.05:080.07:004:39Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:404.75:010.16:030.17:014:39Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:153.512:364.56:030.26:590.17:024:38First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:153.61:364.37:080.37:550.07:034:38First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:193.82:404.08:170.38:510.07:044:38First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:254.13:463.99:270.39:47-0.17:054:38Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:274.44:493.710:350.210:41-0.27:064:38Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:224.65:453.711:390.011:33-0.27:064:38Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:144.86:393.612:37-0.17:074:38Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:045.07:303.512:23-0.31:30-0.27:084:38Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:525.08:183.51:11-0.32:18-0.27:094:39Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:374.99:033.41:57-0.33:02-0.27:104:39Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:204.89:463.42:41-0.23:44-0.17:104:39Full Moon14Mon
15Tue10:014.610:293.33:24-0.14:260.07:114:39Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:434.411:133.24:070.15:090.27:124:40Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:244.211:583.24:520.35:520.37:124:40Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:063.95:410.56:360.47:134:40Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:433.212:503.76:320.67:180.47:134:41Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:313.21:373.47:260.78:010.57:144:41Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:233.32:283.28:220.88:460.57:154:42Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:173.43:253.19:210.89:310.47:154:42Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:113.74:223.010:200.710:180.37:164:43Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:003.95:153.011:160.511:050.27:164:43Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:484.26:053.012:080.37:164:44Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:354.46:553.112:580.17:174:44Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:224.77:443.212:41-0.21:45-0.17:174:45New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:094.98:333.31:29-0.42:30-0.37:174:46New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:564.99:213.42:17-0.53:14-0.57:184:46New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:444.910:113.53:05-0.64:01-0.57:184:47Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu10:344.811:023.73:56-0.54:49-0.57:184:48Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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