Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 33m at 4:46 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:00 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Jul 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:004.15:42-0.45:42-0.15:398:29Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:205.312:574.16:37-0.26:430.15:408:29Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:154.91:544.17:33-0.17:460.35:408:29Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:114.62:524.18:270.18:500.55:418:29Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:084.23:524.29:200.29:560.75:418:28Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:083.94:514.210:120.411:000.75:428:28Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun5:073.75:444.311:030.45:428:28Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:013.66:324.412:000.711:51 AM0.55:438:28Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:503.57:164.512:550.712:360.55:448:27Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:373.57:574.61:440.61:200.55:448:27Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:213.58:374.72:280.52:020.55:458:26New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:023.69:164.83:070.42:420.45:468:26New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:423.69:544.83:420.43:210.45:468:26New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:213.610:314.84:160.43:580.45:478:25New Moon14Sun
15Mon11:003.711:094.74:500.44:370.45:488:25Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:393.711:474.65:260.45:170.55:498:24Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:193.86:040.46:020.65:498:23Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:274.51:013.96:440.46:510.65:508:23Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:094.31:464.07:270.47:430.75:518:22First Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:544.22:354.28:120.38:390.75:528:21First Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:454.03:314.49:010.39:400.65:528:21First Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:443.94:324.69:540.210:440.55:538:20First Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:503.85:334.910:520.111:480.45:548:19Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:553.86:325.211:500.05:558:18Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:573.97:305.412:510.212:49-0.15:568:18Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:584.08:285.61:510.01:47-0.25:578:17Full Moon26Fri
27Sat8:574.29:235.72:47-0.22:44-0.35:578:16Full Moon27Sat
28Sun9:524.310:165.63:40-0.33:38-0.45:588:15Full Moon28Sun
29Mon10:464.411:085.54:29-0.34:32-0.35:598:14Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:394.411:595.25:19-0.35:26-0.16:008:13Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed12:314.46:09-0.16:230.26:018:12Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 7:53 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 7% 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 (7% 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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