Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : in 53m at 4:46 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:00 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Mar 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:524.29:094.02:31-0.32:54-0.36:325:53New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:274.19:424.03:07-0.33:26-0.26:305:54New Moon2Tue
3Wed10:014.010:174.03:43-0.23:58-0.16:295:55Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:363.810:534.04:200.04:320.06:275:56Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:133.611:313.95:000.25:090.16:265:57Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:523.45:430.35:500.26:245:58Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:133.812:353.26:300.56:340.36:235:59First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:003.81:243.17:210.67:250.46:216:00First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:533.82:233.08:180.78:210.46:206:01First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:563.83:303.19:190.69:220.36:186:02First Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:023.94:353.310:200.410:240.16:176:03Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:024.25:323.611:160.211:23-0.16:156:04Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:574.46:244.012:08-0.16:146:05Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:494.67:154.412:20-0.512:57-0.56:126:06Full Moon14Sun
15Mon7:404.88:054.71:14-0.71:45-0.76:116:07Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:294.88:545.02:06-0.92:30-0.96:096:08Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:184.89:435.12:56-1.03:16-0.96:076:09Full Moon17Wed
18Thu10:084.610:345.13:47-0.94:03-0.86:066:10Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:004.311:275.04:41-0.74:54-0.66:046:11Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:554.05:38-0.45:49-0.36:036:12Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:244.712:533.76:40-0.16:470.06:016:13Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:244.51:583.57:450.17:510.26:006:14Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:324.33:103.48:530.38:590.45:586:15Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:434.14:203.410:020.410:080.45:566:16Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:474.15:193.611:020.411:110.35:556:17Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:414.16:083.711:530.35:536:18Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:294.16:513.912:060.212:370.25:526:19Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun7:114.17:304.112:530.11:150.15:506:20New Moon28Sun
29Mon7:494.18:054.21:350.01:490.15:496:21New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:254.18:394.32:120.02:210.05:476:22New Moon30Tue
31Wed9:004.19:134.42:460.02:520.05:456:23New Moon31Wed
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 7:53 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 maximum.

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 Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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