Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : 10:37 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 05m at 4:15 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Apr 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:013.710:174.43:520.13:510.25:446:24Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:373.510:554.34:300.34:250.45:426:24Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:153.311:364.25:110.45:040.55:416:25Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:573.25:560.65:480.65:396:26Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:214.112:443.16:450.76:380.75:386:27Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:114.01:383.07:380.87:340.85:366:28Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:094.02:423.18:350.88:370.75:356:29Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:144.03:493.39:330.69:420.65:336:30Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:174.14:493.710:290.410:440.35:326:31Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:144.35:414.211:200.111:430.05:306:32Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:074.46:324.612:09-0.15:296:33Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:594.57:215.012:40-0.312:57-0.45:276:34New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:494.58:105.31:33-0.61:44-0.65:266:35New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:404.59:005.52:25-0.72:30-0.65:246:36New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:304.39:505.53:16-0.73:17-0.65:236:37Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:224.110:435.34:08-0.54:06-0.45:226:38Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:183.911:395.15:05-0.35:00-0.15:206:39Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:173.76:050.05:590.25:196:40Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:394.81:203.57:100.27:040.45:176:41First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:434.52:283.58:150.48:120.65:166:42First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:524.23:383.69:210.59:240.75:156:43First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:014.14:393.710:190.510:310.65:136:44Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:594.05:303.911:100.511:290.55:126:45Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:483.96:144.211:540.45:116:46Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:323.96:534.312:200.412:330.45:096:47Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:123.97:304.51:050.31:080.35:086:47Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:503.88:054.61:450.21:410.35:076:48Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:263.88:404.72:210.22:140.35:056:49Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:023.79:154.72:560.22:460.35:046:50Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:373.610:514.64:310.34:200.46:037:51Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 7:26 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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