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 4m at 9:06 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 3:38 pm (4.4 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 - Nov 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:205.17:414.512:550.01:31-0.16:275:00New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:055.48:284.41:37-0.12:19-0.26:284:59New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:525.69:174.22:21-0.23:08-0.26:294:58New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:415.610:084.03:06-0.23:59-0.16:304:57Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:335.511:043.83:54-0.14:550.06:314:56Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:315.34:480.15:570.26:324:55Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:063.712:325.05:490.47:020.46:334:54First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:123.61:384.86:570.68:080.56:354:53First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:243.62:494.68:080.79:130.56:364:52First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:363.83:574.49:220.710:120.46:374:51Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:394.04:574.310:310.611:030.46:384:50Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:314.35:484.211:320.511:490.36:394:49Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:174.56:354.112:260.46:404:48Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:594.77:184.012:300.21:140.36:414:48Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:384.87:573.91:080.21:560.26:424:47Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:144.88:353.81:440.22:350.26:434:46Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:494.89:133.62:190.33:110.36:454:45Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:254.79:503.52:540.33:490.46:464:45Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:024.610:303.33:290.44:280.56:474:44Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:424.511:133.24:070.65:110.76:484:43Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:254.311:593.14:490.75:570.86:494:43Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:104.25:360.86:450.86:504:42Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:483.112:584.16:290.97:330.86:514:42Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:413.21:513.97:260.98:210.76:524:41Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:383.32:473.98:250.99:100.66:534:41Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:353.63:463.99:260.79:580.46:544:40Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:284.04:403.910:260.510:450.16:554:40Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:174.45:323.911:230.211:32-0.16:564:40Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:054.86:243.912:18-0.16:574:39Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:535.17:163.912:20-0.31:12-0.36:584:39New Moon30Sun
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 12:22 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 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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