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 4h 38m 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 - Dec 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:143.33:243.79:050.99:440.67:004:39First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:083.54:183.610:060.910:280.57:014:39Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:553.75:063.611:000.711:080.47:024:38Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:363.95:513.511:490.611:470.37:024:38Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:164.26:343.512:340.47:034:38Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:554.47:153.512:240.21:160.37:044:38Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:344.67:573.51:020.11:560.17:054:38Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:134.78:383.41:400.02:340.07:064:38Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:534.79:193.42:19-0.13:140.07:074:38Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:344.810:033.32:59-0.13:550.07:084:38Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:184.710:503.33:410.04:410.07:084:39Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:064.611:413.34:290.05:300.07:094:39Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:574.55:230.16:230.07:104:39Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:373.412:524.36:240.27:180.07:114:39Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:363.51:514.17:280.28:14-0.17:114:39Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:403.72:563.98:350.29:10-0.17:124:40Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:454.04:033.89:440.110:06-0.37:134:40Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:454.45:053.710:51-0.111:01-0.47:134:41Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:404.76:023.711:53-0.211:53-0.57:144:41Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:334.96:573.612:52-0.47:144:41Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:245.17:503.612:45-0.51:45-0.57:154:42New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:135.18:393.51:34-0.62:34-0.57:154:42New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:005.09:273.52:22-0.53:20-0.57:164:43New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:464.910:133.43:07-0.44:05-0.37:164:43Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:314.610:593.33:53-0.24:51-0.27:174:44Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:154.311:463.24:400.05:380.07:174:45Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:004.05:300.26:250.17:174:45Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:333.112:453.86:230.57:110.37:184:46First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:213.11:323.57:180.67:560.37:184:47First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:133.22:243.38:150.78:410.47:184:48First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:093.33:213.19:150.79:280.47:184:48First Quarter31Mon
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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