Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 01m at 7:59 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 2:26 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Nov 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:093.412:294.35:571.06:571.06:275:00First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:593.41:184.26:501.17:471.06:284:59First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:533.42:134.17:461.28:371.06:294:58First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:523.53:104.08:441.19:250.96:304:57First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:483.74:064.09:431.010:120.76:314:56Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:394.14:574.110:390.810:570.56:334:55Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:254.45:444.111:320.511:410.36:344:54Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:104.86:324.212:230.36:354:53Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:565.17:204.212:260.01:120.06:364:52Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:425.38:084.21:11-0.22:01-0.16:374:51Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:305.58:584.11:57-0.32:49-0.26:384:50Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:195.59:494.02:44-0.33:39-0.26:394:49Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:115.510:454.03:34-0.34:32-0.16:404:48Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:075.311:443.94:27-0.15:300.06:414:48Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:065.05:270.16:310.16:434:47Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:463.81:074.76:320.37:320.26:444:46Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:513.92:124.47:400.48:330.36:454:45Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:594.03:204.28:510.59:320.26:464:45Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:044.24:244.110:010.510:260.26:474:44Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:004.45:203.911:050.411:160.26:484:43Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:504.66:103.812:020.36:494:43Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:364.86:563.812:020.112:530.26:504:42Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:184.87:393.712:450.11:380.16:514:42New Moon23Fri
24Sat7:584.98:193.61:260.12:190.16:524:41New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:364.88:573.62:040.12:560.26:534:41New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:144.89:353.52:410.23:330.26:544:40New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:514.610:143.43:180.34:100.36:554:40Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:304.510:553.33:560.44:500.46:564:40Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:114.311:383.34:370.55:320.56:574:39Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:534.25:220.76:150.56:584:39Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 11:12 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 (42% 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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