Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 25m at 6:11 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:034.05:47-0.56:11-0.67:065:21Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:404.212:593.66:47-0.37:06-0.57:055:23Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:404.22:023.37:52-0.18:05-0.37:045:24Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:484.13:143.19:020.09:08-0.27:035:25Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:594.24:283.110:150.110:14-0.27:025:26Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:054.35:323.211:220.011:18-0.37:015:27Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:034.46:293.312:22-0.27:005:28Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:564.57:203.512:16-0.41:13-0.36:595:29New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:444.58:063.71:09-0.51:56-0.46:585:31New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:264.58:473.81:56-0.52:35-0.56:575:32New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:054.49:253.82:38-0.53:10-0.56:565:33New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:424.210:013.83:18-0.43:45-0.46:545:34Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:184.010:383.83:57-0.34:20-0.36:535:35Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:543.811:153.74:37-0.14:56-0.16:525:36Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:323.611:553.75:190.15:340.06:515:37Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:123.36:050.36:160.26:505:38First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:383.612:563.16:540.57:000.36:485:40First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:263.51:462.97:470.67:490.46:475:41First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:223.52:472.88:450.78:430.46:465:42First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:253.63:532.89:470.69:420.36:455:43First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:273.84:543.010:460.510:400.16:435:44Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:224.05:473.311:390.211:35-0.16:425:45Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:124.36:373.612:27-0.16:415:46Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:014.57:253.912:28-0.41:12-0.46:395:47Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:484.78:114.21:18-0.71:56-0.66:385:48Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:344.78:584.52:07-0.92:38-0.86:365:49Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:204.79:444.72:55-1.03:21-0.96:355:50Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:074.510:334.83:45-0.94:07-0.96:345:51Waning Gibbous28Mon
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 9:17 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 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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