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 5h 43m 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 - May 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:124.54:013.59:420.49:440.66:027:52Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:244.35:103.610:470.410:570.66:017:53Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:304.26:083.911:430.46:007:54Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:264.16:574.112:030.512:320.45:597:55Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:154.17:404.41:000.41:150.35:587:56Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:584.08:194.51:500.31:530.35:567:57Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:393.98:554.62:340.22:290.25:557:58New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:173.89:294.73:130.23:020.35:547:59New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:533.710:044.73:490.23:360.35:537:59New Moon9Fri
10Sat10:293.610:384.74:250.34:090.45:528:00New Moon10Sat
11Sun11:073.511:154.65:010.44:440.55:518:01Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:463.411:554.55:410.55:220.65:508:02Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:283.36:230.66:040.85:498:03Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:384.41:133.27:090.76:530.85:488:04Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:244.22:023.27:570.87:460.95:488:05First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:134.12:563.38:460.88:430.95:478:06First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:084.13:553.59:370.79:440.85:468:07First Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:084.04:533.810:280.510:470.65:458:08First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:084.05:474.211:180.311:480.45:448:09Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:044.16:384.612:080.15:448:09Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:584.17:285.012:460.112:57-0.15:438:10Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:514.18:195.41:43-0.11:46-0.35:428:11Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:454.19:105.62:38-0.42:36-0.45:418:12Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:394.110:025.73:31-0.53:26-0.45:418:13Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:344.010:565.64:24-0.44:16-0.35:408:14Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:303.811:525.45:18-0.35:09-0.15:408:14Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:293.76:16-0.16:080.15:398:15Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:505.11:303.77:160.17:120.45:388:16Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu1:494.82:323.78:170.28:190.55:388:17Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:504.53:373.79:150.39:280.75:388:17Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:544.24:403.910:110.410:360.75:378:18Third Quarter31Sat
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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