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 4h 55m at 4:42 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:19 pm (5.3 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 - Mar 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:494.45:203.311:080.011:08-0.26:305:54Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:524.76:213.612:10-0.26:295:55Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:504.97:173.912:11-0.51:05-0.56:275:56New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:455.08:104.21:09-0.71:55-0.76:265:57New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:355.08:594.42:04-0.92:41-0.86:255:58New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:244.99:464.52:55-0.93:25-0.86:235:59New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:114.710:334.53:45-0.84:09-0.76:226:00Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:574.35:35-0.65:53-0.47:207:01Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:204.412:443.96:28-0.36:40-0.27:187:02Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:074.31:323.67:230.17:280.17:177:03First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:574.12:243.28:210.48:190.47:157:04First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:513.93:233.09:230.69:140.67:147:05First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:533.74:302.910:300.710:140.77:127:06First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:593.75:342.911:350.711:150.77:117:07Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:573.86:273.112:300.67:097:08Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:473.97:133.312:110.61:170.57:087:09Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:324.17:553.51:010.41:560.37:067:10Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:134.28:343.71:450.22:300.27:057:11Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:514.39:103.92:260.03:010.17:037:12Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:284.39:464.13:04-0.13:310.07:017:13Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:034.310:214.33:42-0.24:02-0.17:007:14Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:394.210:574.44:19-0.24:36-0.16:587:15Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:164.011:364.45:00-0.25:12-0.16:577:16Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:563.85:44-0.15:520.06:557:17Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:204.512:413.66:330.16:390.16:547:18Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:084.41:323.47:280.27:320.26:527:19Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:034.42:323.38:290.38:320.36:517:19Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:084.33:453.29:350.49:380.36:497:20Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:224.45:033.310:450.310:490.26:477:21Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:344.56:103.611:510.111:580.06:467:22Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:374.77:094.012:50-0.16:447:23Waning Crescent31Tue
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 8:00 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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