Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 45m at 9:54 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:55 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Apr 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:164.61:533.27:450.37:410.45:456:23Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:274.43:123.28:580.48:530.55:436:24Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:444.34:283.310:100.410:080.45:426:25Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:534.35:293.611:130.311:160.35:406:26Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:524.46:213.812:060.25:386:27Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:434.47:074.112:150.212:510.15:376:28Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:284.47:484.31:070.01:300.05:356:29New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:084.38:254.51:52-0.12:050.05:346:30New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:454.28:594.52:32-0.12:370.05:326:31New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:204.09:324.53:090.03:090.15:316:32New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:553.810:064.53:450.13:420.25:296:33Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:313.610:434.44:230.24:160.45:286:34Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:103.411:224.35:040.44:530.55:266:35Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:513.25:480.65:350.75:256:36Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:054.112:373.16:370.86:230.85:246:37First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:534.01:293.07:290.97:160.95:226:37First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:483.92:303.08:260.98:150.95:216:38First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:513.93:363.19:230.99:180.85:196:39First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:554.04:343.410:170.710:200.65:186:40Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:524.15:253.811:060.511:180.45:166:41Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:434.36:124.311:520.25:156:42Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:324.46:584.712:130.112:36-0.15:146:43Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:214.47:455.11:05-0.21:20-0.35:126:44Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:094.48:315.31:55-0.52:04-0.45:116:45Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:584.39:195.52:45-0.62:49-0.45:106:46Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:484.110:105.43:35-0.53:35-0.45:086:47Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:413.95:29-0.45:25-0.26:077:48Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:045.312:383.76:27-0.16:210.16:067:49Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:025.11:403.57:290.17:240.36:057:50Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:044.82:473.48:350.38:320.56:037:51Third Quarter30Wed
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 12:54 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 41% 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 Third Quarter (41% 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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