Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : 9:06 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 31m at 2:55 am (3.8 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 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:453.511:564.55:400.35:240.56:037:52Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:283.36:250.56:070.76:017:53Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:394.31:133.27:130.76:550.96:007:54Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:254.22:033.18:030.97:471.05:597:55First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:154.02:583.18:550.98:431.15:587:55First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:103.93:583.29:470.99:421.05:577:56First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:103.84:553.410:360.910:430.95:567:57First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:083.85:463.711:220.711:400.85:557:58Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:003.96:314.112:050.65:547:59Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:473.97:154.512:330.512:470.45:538:00Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:344.07:584.81:240.31:300.25:528:01Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:204.08:435.12:130.02:130.05:518:02Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:074.09:295.33:00-0.12:56-0.15:508:03Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:563.910:165.43:48-0.23:41-0.25:498:04Full Moon14Thu
15Fri10:463.811:075.44:37-0.24:29-0.15:488:05Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:393.75:29-0.15:200.05:478:06Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:015.212:373.66:260.06:180.25:468:07Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:595.01:393.67:260.17:230.45:458:07Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:014.82:443.78:270.28:310.55:448:08Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:054.53:523.89:280.39:420.55:448:09Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:134.34:584.010:270.310:530.55:438:10Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:184.25:554.311:220.211:590.45:428:11Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:154.16:464.612:110.25:428:12Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:073.97:334.712:580.312:580.25:418:13Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:553.88:164.91:520.21:410.25:408:13Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:403.78:574.92:390.22:220.25:408:14New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:223.69:354.93:220.23:010.25:398:15New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:023.610:134.84:010.23:390.35:398:16New Moon28Thu
29Fri10:413.510:514.74:390.34:170.45:388:16Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:223.411:314.65:190.44:560.55:388:17Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:043.36:000.55:380.75:378:18Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 6:00 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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