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 5h 56m 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 - Oct 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:114.02:455.08:070.59:050.66:566:44First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:204.03:544.99:130.610:120.66:576:42First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:344.15:044.910:220.611:160.56:576:41Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:404.36:064.911:300.56:586:39Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:384.57:025.012:140.412:330.46:596:38Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:304.87:534.91:060.31:300.27:006:36Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:185.08:404.91:540.22:210.17:016:34Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:025.19:234.82:370.13:080.17:026:33Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:435.110:054.63:170.13:510.27:036:31Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:225.110:444.43:550.24:320.37:046:30Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:015.011:254.24:330.45:140.57:056:28Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:414.85:120.55:580.77:066:27Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:064.012:234.75:530.76:440.97:076:26Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:503.81:074.56:390.97:341.07:086:24Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:383.61:554.47:281.18:261.17:096:23Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:303.62:474.28:211.29:191.27:106:21Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:273.63:454.29:161.210:121.17:116:20Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:273.74:444.210:141.111:021.07:126:18Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:223.95:384.311:111.011:480.87:136:17Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:104.26:264.412:040.87:146:16Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:554.57:124.512:320.612:540.57:156:14Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:394.87:584.61:150.31:430.37:166:13New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:235.18:444.61:580.12:310.07:176:12New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:085.49:304.62:41-0.13:17-0.17:186:10New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:545.510:174.53:24-0.24:05-0.27:196:09New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:425.611:084.44:10-0.24:54-0.17:206:08Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:335.54:58-0.15:480.07:216:06Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:024.212:285.35:510.16:460.17:226:05Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:014.112:275.15:510.36:470.36:235:04First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:044.01:314.96:550.47:510.46:255:03First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:124.02:384.78:030.58:550.46:265:02First Quarter31Tue
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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