Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : 11:00 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 31m at 4:39 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - May 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:483.911:085.24:37-0.24:34-0.16:027:52Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:373.811:585.15:25-0.15:220.06:017:53Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:303.86:170.06:170.16:007:54Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:534.91:283.87:140.17:170.25:587:55Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:514.82:303.88:130.18:220.45:577:56Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:534.53:373.99:120.29:310.45:567:57Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:014.44:454.110:130.210:410.45:557:58Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:084.35:464.411:110.111:490.25:547:59Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:094.26:414.712:050.05:538:00Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:044.17:314.912:500.112:560.05:528:01Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:564.18:195.01:470.01:44-0.15:518:02New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:454.09:045.12:38-0.12:29-0.15:508:03New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:303.99:465.13:24-0.13:120.05:498:04New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:133.810:265.04:060.03:530.15:488:05New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:543.711:064.84:470.14:330.25:478:05Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:363.611:474.65:290.35:150.45:478:06Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:193.56:120.45:590.65:468:07Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:294.41:043.56:570.66:470.85:458:08Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:124.21:503.47:420.77:380.95:448:09First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:584.02:403.58:280.78:311.05:438:10First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:473.93:333.69:130.89:271.05:438:11First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:413.74:283.710:000.710:251.05:428:12First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:383.65:204.010:460.711:220.85:418:12Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:333.66:084.311:330.55:418:13Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:243.76:544.612:160.612:190.45:408:14Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:133.77:414.91:080.41:050.25:408:15Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:033.88:285.11:580.21:520.05:398:16Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:533.89:165.32:470.02:40-0.15:388:16Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:423.910:045.43:34-0.23:28-0.25:388:17Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:334.010:545.44:22-0.34:17-0.25:388:18Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:264.011:475.35:11-0.35:09-0.15:378:19Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 7:49 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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