Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : 4:55 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 36m at 11:17 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Feb 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:214.16:433.012:450.17:065:21Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:054.27:263.112:29-0.11:290.07:055:22Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:464.38:063.21:13-0.22:07-0.17:045:24New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:234.38:423.31:52-0.22:40-0.27:035:25New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:594.39:173.42:29-0.23:12-0.27:025:26New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:344.29:523.43:05-0.23:43-0.27:015:27New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:094.110:283.43:41-0.24:16-0.17:005:28Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:454.011:053.54:18-0.14:51-0.16:595:29Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:223.811:443.54:590.05:280.06:585:30Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:013.65:440.26:090.06:575:32Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:263.512:443.46:340.36:530.16:565:33First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:143.61:333.27:290.47:420.16:555:34First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:093.72:333.08:290.48:380.06:535:35First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:143.93:433.09:350.39:38-0.16:525:36First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:214.14:513.110:420.110:40-0.26:515:37Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:234.45:533.411:44-0.111:41-0.56:505:38Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:214.76:513.612:42-0.46:485:39Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:175.07:463.912:40-0.81:35-0.76:475:41Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:115.18:384.21:36-1.02:24-0.96:465:42Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:025.19:294.42:29-1.13:11-1.06:455:43Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:525.010:194.43:21-1.13:58-1.06:435:44Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:424.711:104.44:13-1.04:46-0.86:425:45Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:334.35:08-0.75:36-0.66:415:46Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:024.312:253.96:06-0.46:28-0.36:395:47Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:564.21:193.57:070.07:21-0.16:385:48Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:544.02:203.28:110.28:180.26:365:49Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:583.93:293.09:200.49:190.36:355:50Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:043.84:352.910:280.510:200.46:345:51Waning Crescent28Thu
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 2:06 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 9% 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 Waxing Crescent (9% 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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