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 2h 17m 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 - Aug 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:514.81:244.47:000.17:230.46:028:11Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri1:414.52:164.47:500.38:230.76:038:10Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:334.13:104.38:400.59:240.86:048:09Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:283.84:084.39:300.610:271.06:048:08Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:283.65:044.310:210.711:291.06:058:07Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:263.55:564.411:130.86:068:06Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:183.56:434.512:250.912:020.86:078:05Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:073.57:284.61:150.912:500.76:088:03Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:523.68:104.72:000.71:350.66:098:02Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat8:353.78:504.82:390.62:170.56:108:01New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:153.89:294.93:140.52:570.46:118:00New Moon11Sun
12Mon9:534.010:064.93:460.43:360.46:127:59New Moon12Mon
13Tue10:314.110:434.84:190.44:150.46:127:57New Moon13Tue
14Wed11:094.211:214.74:530.44:550.46:137:56Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:494.35:290.45:390.56:147:55Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:014.612:314.46:090.46:280.56:157:53Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:434.41:164.56:520.47:210.66:167:52First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:294.22:064.67:400.48:180.76:177:51First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:214.03:034.78:310.49:200.76:187:49First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:233.84:084.89:280.410:260.76:197:48First Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:333.85:155.010:300.411:330.56:207:47Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:433.86:185.211:330.36:217:45Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:474.07:185.412:370.412:360.16:217:44Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:474.28:155.51:370.21:360.06:227:42Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:434.59:085.62:310.02:33-0.26:237:41Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:354.69:595.53:20-0.13:26-0.26:247:39Full Moon26Mon
27Tue10:244.810:475.34:06-0.14:17-0.16:257:38Full Moon27Tue
28Wed11:124.811:345.04:51-0.15:080.16:267:36Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:004.85:350.16:000.36:277:35Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:214.712:474.76:210.36:540.66:287:33Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat1:084.31:354.67:080.57:500.86:297:32Third Quarter31Sat
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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