Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : 6:10 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 23m at 12:24 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Sep 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:334.49:494.73:210.43:300.46:297:31Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:084.510:244.63:520.44:060.56:307:29Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:424.510:594.44:230.54:430.66:317:27Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:184.511:354.24:560.65:210.76:327:26Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:554.55:300.76:030.96:337:24Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:134.012:354.56:080.86:481.06:347:23Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:543.81:194.56:500.97:371.26:357:21Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:393.72:074.47:370.98:311.26:357:20Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:303.63:024.48:281.09:281.26:367:18Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:313.54:054.59:260.910:291.16:377:17Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:383.65:084.710:270.811:270.96:387:15Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:403.96:064.911:290.66:397:13Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:364.37:005.112:220.612:280.36:407:12Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:294.77:535.31:130.31:250.06:417:10New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:205.08:445.32:020.02:20-0.26:427:09New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:115.49:345.32:49-0.23:13-0.46:427:07New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:015.610:255.13:35-0.34:05-0.46:437:05New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:515.711:164.94:22-0.34:57-0.26:447:04Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:445.65:10-0.25:530.06:457:02Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:104.612:395.46:020.16:530.36:467:01Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:064.31:375.26:580.37:570.66:476:59First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:074.02:395.07:580.69:030.86:486:57First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:133.83:464.89:030.810:110.96:496:56First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:243.84:534.710:100.911:150.96:506:54First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:293.95:524.611:160.96:516:53Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:234.06:424.612:090.912:140.86:516:51Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:084.27:264.612:560.81:050.86:526:49Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:494.48:074.61:360.71:510.76:536:48Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:274.58:444.62:120.62:310.66:546:46Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:024.79:204.52:450.53:080.56:556:45Full Moon30Thu
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 3:17 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

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 (81% illuminated). This places Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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