Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : 9:34 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 12m at 3:19 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Jul 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:004.110:225.63:49-0.43:42-0.45:398:29New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:554.311:145.44:40-0.44:37-0.35:398:29Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:494.35:30-0.35:33-0.25:408:29Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:075.112:434.46:22-0.26:320.15:408:29Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:594.71:374.47:130.07:320.35:418:28First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:514.42:314.38:040.18:340.65:418:28First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:444.03:274.38:540.39:370.75:428:28First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:403.64:254.39:450.410:400.85:428:28First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:403.45:204.310:360.611:410.95:438:27Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:383.36:114.411:260.65:448:27Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:293.36:574.512:370.812:150.65:448:26Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:173.37:414.61:280.71:020.65:458:26Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:033.48:234.72:120.61:460.55:468:26Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:453.59:034.82:510.52:280.55:478:25Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:253.69:414.83:260.43:080.45:478:25Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:043.710:184.83:580.43:460.45:488:24Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:413.810:554.74:310.34:240.45:498:23Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:193.911:324.65:040.35:040.45:508:23Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:584.05:400.35:480.55:508:22Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:114.412:394.16:190.36:360.65:518:21Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:524.21:244.37:010.37:290.75:528:21Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:374.02:134.47:470.28:260.75:538:20Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:273.83:084.58:370.29:280.75:548:19Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:273.74:124.79:320.210:340.75:548:19Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:363.65:184.910:320.211:410.55:558:18Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:463.66:215.111:350.15:568:17Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:503.87:225.312:460.312:370.05:578:16Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:524.08:195.51:460.11:38-0.25:588:15New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:494.29:145.52:41-0.12:36-0.35:598:14New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:434.410:065.43:31-0.23:30-0.35:598:13New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:354.610:555.24:18-0.34:23-0.36:008:12Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 6:26 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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