Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 56m at 5:34 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:52 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Mar 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:354.22:053.27:590.27:570.16:315:53First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:404.03:163.09:100.48:590.36:295:54First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:513.94:262.910:220.410:040.46:285:55Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:554.05:263.011:260.411:060.46:265:56Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:504.06:173.112:200.36:255:57Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:384.17:013.312:000.31:040.26:235:59Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:204.27:403.512:480.11:410.16:226:00Full Moon7Sun
8Mon7:574.28:163.71:300.02:130.06:206:01Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:324.28:503.82:07-0.12:420.06:196:02Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:064.29:233.92:43-0.13:100.06:176:03Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:384.19:564.03:17-0.13:390.06:166:04Full Moon11Thu
12Fri10:123.910:304.03:530.04:100.16:146:05Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:463.711:074.04:310.14:430.26:136:06Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:233.56:130.26:210.27:117:07Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:474.01:043.37:000.47:030.37:107:08Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue1:324.01:513.17:520.57:530.47:087:09Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:244.02:483.08:510.68:500.47:077:10Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:284.03:593.09:560.69:550.47:057:11Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:404.25:153.111:030.411:030.27:037:11Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:484.46:203.512:060.27:027:12Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:484.77:173.912:090.01:03-0.17:007:13Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:454.98:114.31:11-0.31:56-0.46:597:14Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue8:385.09:024.62:08-0.62:44-0.66:577:15New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:295.09:504.93:02-0.93:30-0.86:567:16New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:184.910:385.03:54-0.94:14-0.86:547:17New Moon25Thu
26Fri11:064.611:275.04:45-0.84:59-0.66:527:18Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:564.35:37-0.65:45-0.46:517:19Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:174.912:473.96:33-0.36:35-0.16:497:20Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:094.71:413.57:320.17:290.26:487:21First Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:044.42:403.28:350.48:260.56:467:22First Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:054.13:483.19:430.69:290.76:457:23First Quarter31Wed
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 14% 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 (14% 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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