Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : 11:00 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 31m at 4:39 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Sep 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:334.42:065.07:320.38:230.56:297:30First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:324.03:084.98:280.59:310.76:307:29First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:383.74:154.89:280.710:420.96:317:27First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:493.65:214.810:310.811:480.96:327:26Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:543.66:194.811:340.86:337:24Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:493.77:104.812:460.812:310.86:347:23Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:373.87:564.81:350.81:230.76:357:21Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:204.08:374.92:170.72:090.66:367:19Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:584.19:144.82:530.62:500.66:367:18Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:334.39:494.83:250.63:270.56:377:16Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:074.410:234.73:550.54:030.66:387:15Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:414.410:584.54:250.64:390.66:397:13Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:154.511:334.34:560.65:170.76:407:11Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:514.55:290.75:580.96:417:10Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:114.112:304.56:050.86:441.06:427:08Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:513.81:134.56:460.97:341.16:437:07Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:353.72:014.57:321.08:281.26:447:05Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:273.52:574.58:241.09:291.26:447:03Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:303.54:034.69:231.010:331.16:457:02Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:413.55:104.810:270.911:350.96:467:00Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:463.86:115.011:310.66:476:59Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:444.17:075.212:320.612:320.46:486:57Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:384.58:015.41:240.31:310.16:496:55New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:294.98:535.52:130.02:26-0.26:506:54New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:195.39:435.43:00-0.23:20-0.36:516:52New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:095.510:335.23:45-0.34:12-0.36:526:51New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:585.611:244.94:31-0.25:05-0.26:536:49Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:505.55:170.06:010.16:536:47Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:174.512:435.46:080.27:010.46:546:46Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:124.11:405.17:020.58:050.66:556:44First Quarter30Sun
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 7:49 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 30% 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 Waning Crescent (30% 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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