Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 20m at 9:35 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:244.32:004.77:300.18:140.56:018:11Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:184.02:584.88:230.29:190.66:028:10Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:213.74:044.89:200.210:290.76:038:09Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:333.65:134.910:220.311:390.66:048:08Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:443.66:185.111:260.36:058:07Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:483.77:175.212:440.512:290.26:068:06Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:463.98:135.21:430.31:290.16:078:05New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:404.19:035.22:350.22:250.06:088:03New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:294.29:495.13:200.13:150.06:098:02New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:144.410:315.04:010.14:020.16:098:01New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:574.411:124.74:400.14:470.26:108:00Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:384.411:514.45:180.35:320.46:117:59Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:194.45:560.46:190.76:127:57Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:314.11:014.36:360.67:070.96:137:56Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:113.91:444.37:170.77:591.16:147:55First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:553.62:314.28:010.98:531.26:157:53First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:443.43:254.28:481.09:511.36:167:52First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:423.24:254.29:391.110:531.36:177:51First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:473.25:234.410:351.011:501.26:187:49Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:463.36:164.511:301.06:187:48Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:383.57:044.712:401.012:230.86:197:47Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:263.77:504.91:250.81:130.66:207:45Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:114.08:345.02:060.62:020.46:217:44Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:554.39:165.12:450.32:480.26:227:42Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:384.69:595.13:230.13:330.06:237:41Full Moon25Fri
26Sat10:214.810:425.04:020.04:200.06:247:39Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:065.011:274.84:42-0.15:080.16:257:38Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:535.15:260.06:010.26:267:36Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:164.512:455.16:130.17:000.46:277:35Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:094.21:415.17:060.28:020.66:277:33Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:073.92:425.08:020.49:100.76:287:32Third Quarter31Thu
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 12:55 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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