Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : 4:42 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 48m at 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 - Jan 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:403.73:543.39:450.39:58-0.17:184:49Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:374.04:543.310:470.110:52-0.37:184:50Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:314.45:513.411:46-0.111:45-0.57:184:51Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:244.86:483.512:44-0.47:184:51Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:185.07:443.612:39-0.71:38-0.77:184:52New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:115.28:393.71:33-0.92:30-0.87:184:53New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:045.39:323.72:25-0.93:21-0.97:184:54New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:575.210:273.83:18-0.94:12-0.97:184:55Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:505.011:223.84:12-0.85:05-0.87:184:56Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:454.75:10-0.65:59-0.67:184:57Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:193.712:404.36:12-0.36:54-0.47:184:58First Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:173.71:373.97:16-0.17:49-0.37:174:59First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:183.72:383.58:230.18:43-0.27:175:00First Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:223.83:423.29:320.29:38-0.17:175:01First Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:233.84:423.110:390.210:310.07:165:02Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:163.95:363.011:380.211:210.07:165:03Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:044.06:243.012:310.17:165:04Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:484.17:093.012:080.01:170.07:155:05Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:284.27:503.112:52-0.11:57-0.17:155:07Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:074.38:283.11:32-0.22:32-0.17:145:08Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:434.39:053.22:10-0.23:05-0.17:145:09Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:194.39:413.22:46-0.23:37-0.17:135:10Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:544.210:183.23:23-0.24:10-0.17:125:11Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:304.110:563.34:01-0.14:44-0.17:125:12Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:073.911:363.34:410.05:210.07:115:13Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:463.75:260.16:010.07:105:14Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:183.412:283.56:150.26:440.07:105:16Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:043.51:153.37:090.37:310.07:095:17Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:573.62:113.18:090.38:240.07:085:18Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:593.83:173.09:140.29:22-0.17:075:19Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:044.04:273.010:210.110:22-0.37:065:20Waning Crescent31Fri
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 1:51 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 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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