Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 40m at 4:42 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:18 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Dec 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:253.412:334.06:120.77:020.57:004:39Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:143.41:213.87:040.87:490.67:014:39Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:063.42:133.67:590.98:360.67:024:38Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:023.53:103.58:560.89:240.57:034:38Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:573.74:073.59:540.710:110.37:034:38Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:474.04:593.510:490.510:580.27:044:38Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:344.35:483.611:410.311:440.07:054:38Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:194.66:373.712:310.07:064:38Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:054.87:253.812:31-0.21:19-0.27:074:38New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:515.08:143.91:17-0.42:06-0.47:084:38New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:385.29:033.92:04-0.62:53-0.67:084:39New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:275.29:543.92:52-0.63:40-0.67:094:39Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:175.110:473.93:41-0.64:31-0.67:104:39Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:104.911:443.94:35-0.55:24-0.57:114:39Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:064.75:34-0.36:21-0.47:114:39First Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:433.91:044.46:37-0.17:18-0.37:124:40First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:453.92:064.17:430.08:16-0.37:134:40First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:524.03:133.88:530.19:16-0.27:134:41First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:584.24:193.710:030.110:13-0.27:144:41Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:574.35:183.611:080.111:08-0.27:144:41Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:514.56:123.612:07-0.17:154:42Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:404.67:013.51:00-0.27:154:42Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:254.67:473.512:47-0.31:46-0.27:164:43Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:074.68:293.51:31-0.32:27-0.37:164:44Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:454.69:093.52:12-0.33:04-0.27:174:44Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:224.59:473.42:51-0.33:40-0.27:174:45Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:594.410:263.43:29-0.14:17-0.17:174:45Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:364.211:063.34:080.04:540.07:174:46Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:154.011:473.34:500.15:340.17:184:47Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:553.85:350.36:150.27:184:48Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:313.312:373.66:230.46:580.27:184:48Third 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 8:00 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 94% 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 (94% 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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