Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 09m at 8:31 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:30 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Aug 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:154.111:294.65:000.35:030.46:028:11Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:544.25:360.35:480.56:028:10Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:094.512:364.36:150.36:380.66:038:09Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:514.21:224.56:580.37:320.76:048:08Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:374.02:134.67:450.38:310.76:058:07Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:303.83:114.78:360.39:360.86:068:06Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:333.64:184.89:340.410:450.76:078:05Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:463.55:265.010:370.311:540.66:088:04Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:583.66:315.211:420.36:098:02Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:023.77:325.312:590.412:450.16:108:01Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:024.08:295.41:580.21:470.06:108:00New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:574.29:215.42:500.02:44-0.16:117:59New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:494.510:105.33:37-0.13:37-0.26:127:57New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:374.610:575.14:20-0.14:27-0.16:137:56Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:244.711:424.85:030.05:170.16:147:55Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:104.75:460.26:090.46:157:54Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:264.412:564.66:290.47:030.76:167:52Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:114.11:434.57:140.67:580.96:177:51First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:573.72:324.48:000.88:551.16:187:49First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:483.53:274.38:491.09:571.26:197:48First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:473.34:274.39:411.111:011.36:197:47First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:523.25:254.310:371.111:591.26:207:45Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:513.36:174.511:331.16:217:44Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:423.47:054.612:501.112:250.96:227:42Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:273.67:484.81:340.91:130.86:237:41Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:103.88:294.92:110.81:580.66:247:40Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:504.09:084.92:450.62:400.56:257:38Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:284.39:464.93:170.43:200.46:267:37Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:054.510:244.83:500.34:000.36:277:35Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:434.711:024.74:240.34:430.36:277:34Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:244.811:444.45:010.25:280.46:287:32Waning Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8557380)

Common Questions About Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE?

The lowest tide this week in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE is -0.1 ft on Wednesday, Aug 12 at 2:44 pm.

When is the highest tide this week in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE?

The highest tide this week in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE is 5.4 ft on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 8:29 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE today?

Slack tide in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE is approximately 11:30 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 time is high tide in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE today?

High tides in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE today: 1:37 am (4.0 ft), 2:13 pm (4.6 ft). The 2:13 pm high of 4.6 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE today?

Low tides in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE today: 7:45 am (0.3 ft), 8:31 pm (0.7 ft).

What is the tidal range in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE today?

Today's tidal range in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE is 4.3 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 4.3 ft, so today's swing is typical.

What is the moon phase in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE tonight?

Tonight the moon over Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE is Third Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

What type of tides does Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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