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 (tomorrow) : in 5h 56m at 5:34 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:52 am (4.3 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 - Dec 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:084.85:310.16:330.07:004:39First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:463.51:084.56:350.27:320.07:014:38First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:513.62:134.37:420.38:320.07:024:38First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:003.83:214.28:520.39:310.07:034:38First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:064.04:264.010:030.210:27-0.17:044:38Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:044.45:244.011:090.111:19-0.27:054:38Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:564.66:183.912:09-0.17:064:38Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:464.87:093.812:08-0.31:04-0.27:064:38Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:324.97:573.712:55-0.31:53-0.37:074:38Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:165.08:413.61:40-0.32:38-0.37:084:38Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:584.99:243.52:22-0.33:20-0.27:094:39Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:394.710:063.43:03-0.24:01-0.17:094:39Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:194.510:493.33:440.04:440.17:104:39Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:004.311:333.24:270.25:280.27:114:39Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:434.15:120.46:140.37:124:40Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:193.112:273.96:020.67:000.47:124:40Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:073.11:133.76:540.77:450.57:134:40Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:583.12:043.57:490.78:300.47:134:41Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:533.32:593.48:460.79:170.47:144:41Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:473.53:563.39:450.710:030.37:144:42Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:383.74:493.310:410.510:480.17:154:42Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:254.05:393.311:350.311:330.07:154:43Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:104.36:283.312:250.17:164:43Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:564.67:163.412:19-0.21:14-0.27:164:44New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:434.88:053.51:06-0.42:01-0.47:174:44New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:305.08:543.51:53-0.62:48-0.57:174:45New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:185.19:453.62:40-0.63:35-0.67:174:46Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:085.010:373.63:29-0.64:25-0.67:174:46Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:004.911:333.64:22-0.55:17-0.57:184:47Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:554.65:20-0.46:13-0.57:184:48Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:313.612:524.36:23-0.26:59-0.47:184:49First Quarter31Thu
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 8:43 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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