Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : 5:24 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 51m at 11:44 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Sep 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:214.21:574.97:250.38:130.66:297:31First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:184.02:584.98:220.49:170.76:307:30First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:243.94:074.99:240.510:240.76:317:28First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:383.95:165.010:300.411:300.56:317:27Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:474.16:195.211:360.36:327:25Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:484.37:165.312:310.412:390.26:337:24Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:444.68:105.31:270.21:380.16:347:22Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:364.89:005.32:170.12:320.06:357:20Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:245.09:465.23:030.03:22-0.16:367:19Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:095.010:305.03:460.04:090.06:377:17Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:525.011:134.74:260.14:540.26:387:16Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:354.911:564.45:070.25:410.56:397:14Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:184.85:490.56:290.76:397:13Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:394.21:024.66:340.77:210.96:407:11Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:253.91:494.57:210.98:141.16:417:09Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:143.72:394.38:101.09:101.26:427:08Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:093.63:364.39:031.110:081.36:437:06Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:103.64:364.39:591.211:041.26:447:05Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:103.65:324.410:551.111:541.16:457:03Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:023.86:214.511:491.06:467:01Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:484.17:064.612:380.912:380.86:477:00Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:314.37:494.81:190.71:250.66:476:58Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:134.68:314.81:570.52:100.46:486:57New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:554.99:134.92:350.32:540.26:496:55New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:365.19:544.83:130.23:370.16:506:53New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:185.210:384.73:520.14:220.16:516:52Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:035.311:244.64:340.15:090.16:526:50Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:515.35:190.16:020.36:536:49Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:144.412:445.26:100.36:590.46:546:47Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:104.21:415.17:060.48:010.56:556:45First Quarter30Sat
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 2:34 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 88% 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 (88% 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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