Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 27m at 5:04 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:044.07:283.612:380.61:220.56:457:23Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:474.18:073.81:250.41:590.36:437:24Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:264.28:444.02:070.22:320.26:417:25New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:044.39:194.22:450.13:040.16:407:26New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:404.29:544.43:220.03:350.06:387:27New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:164.210:294.53:58-0.14:070.06:377:28New Moon6Sat
7Sun10:524.011:064.54:350.04:420.06:357:29Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:313.911:454.65:160.05:200.16:347:30Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:133.76:000.16:030.26:327:31Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:304.51:003.66:510.26:520.36:317:32Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:204.51:543.47:470.37:480.46:297:33First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:174.42:573.48:470.48:500.46:287:34First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:234.44:103.59:520.49:580.46:267:35First Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:364.45:213.710:580.311:070.26:257:36Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:454.56:234.112:000.16:247:37Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:464.77:184.412:130.012:56-0.26:227:38Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:424.78:104.81:15-0.31:47-0.36:217:38Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:354.89:005.12:12-0.52:35-0.56:197:39Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:254.79:475.23:05-0.63:20-0.56:187:40Full Moon19Fri
20Sat10:124.510:325.23:54-0.64:04-0.46:167:41Full Moon20Sat
21Sun10:594.311:185.14:42-0.54:47-0.26:157:42Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:454.05:30-0.25:310.06:147:43Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:044.912:333.76:210.06:190.36:127:44Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:514.61:223.57:140.37:100.66:117:45Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:404.32:143.38:090.68:040.86:107:46Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:324.13:133.29:060.79:021.06:087:47Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:313.94:163.210:040.810:041.06:077:48Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:333.95:153.410:590.811:051.06:067:49Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:303.96:053.611:480.76:057:50Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:203.96:483.812:000.812:310.66:037:51Waning Crescent30Tue
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 8:10 am — 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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