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 34m 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 - Apr 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:313.910:474.64:19-0.14:180.05:456:23Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:123.611:284.45:050.14:580.35:436:24Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:553.35:530.45:420.55:426:25Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:124.212:413.16:450.76:300.75:406:26First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:004.02:352.98:400.98:240.96:397:27First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:563.83:382.99:411.09:231.06:377:28First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:013.74:462.910:441.010:251.06:367:29First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:063.85:433.111:380.911:260.86:347:30Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:013.96:313.412:230.76:337:31Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:484.07:143.712:200.61:030.56:317:32Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:324.17:554.11:090.41:390.36:307:32Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:144.28:344.41:550.22:150.16:287:33Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:544.29:134.72:38-0.12:510.06:277:34Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:354.29:534.93:21-0.23:28-0.16:257:35Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:164.110:355.04:04-0.34:06-0.26:247:36Full Moon15Wed
16Thu11:003.911:215.14:49-0.24:48-0.16:227:37Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:483.75:39-0.15:350.06:217:38Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:115.012:413.56:340.16:290.26:207:39Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:074.81:413.47:350.27:300.46:187:40Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:094.72:493.38:390.48:370.56:177:41Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:194.54:053.49:470.49:500.56:157:42Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:334.45:173.710:530.411:030.46:147:43Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:414.46:174.011:520.26:137:44Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:394.47:094.312:110.312:440.16:117:45Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:324.47:574.61:110.11:310.06:107:46Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:204.38:414.82:05-0.12:14-0.16:097:47New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:044.29:214.92:53-0.12:53-0.16:077:48New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:464.010:004.93:37-0.13:310.06:067:49New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:253.910:384.94:180.04:070.16:057:50New Moon29Wed
30Thu11:043.711:164.74:580.14:450.36:047:51Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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