Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : 7:00 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 40m at 1:07 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Sep 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:503.82:254.87:510.58:520.96:297:31Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:513.73:314.88:500.610:000.96:307:30Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:053.64:434.99:560.611:080.86:317:28Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:193.85:515.111:040.56:317:27Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:244.06:525.212:120.612:100.36:327:25Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:224.47:485.31:100.31:120.16:337:24Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:164.78:405.32:020.12:10-0.16:347:22New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:065.09:295.22:490.03:03-0.16:357:21New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:535.110:155.03:32-0.13:53-0.16:367:19New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:395.211:004.74:140.04:410.06:377:17Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:245.111:444.44:550.15:290.36:387:16Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:105.05:380.46:200.66:387:14Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:294.112:564.86:230.67:140.96:397:13Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:163.81:454.67:110.98:101.16:407:11First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:063.62:374.48:021.19:091.36:417:09First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:023.43:364.38:571.210:111.36:427:08First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:073.44:384.39:561.311:101.36:437:06First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:093.45:344.410:551.26:447:05Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:023.66:234.512:001.211:50 AM1.16:457:03Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:473.97:074.612:431.012:390.96:467:01Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:294.17:484.71:210.91:250.76:467:00Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:084.48:284.71:560.72:080.66:476:58Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:474.69:074.72:300.52:490.46:486:57Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:244.99:454.63:040.43:290.36:496:55Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:035.010:244.53:400.34:100.36:506:53Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:435.111:064.34:170.24:540.46:516:52Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:275.211:524.14:570.35:420.56:526:50Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:165.15:430.46:370.66:536:49Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:434.01:105.16:350.57:370.76:546:47Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:413.82:115.07:340.68:410.86:556:45Third Quarter30Mon
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 4:03 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated). This places Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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