Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 20m at 8:47 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 3:19 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Feb 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:243.811:523.45:020.05:380.07:055:22Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:023.55:480.26:160.27:045:23Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:333.412:433.26:370.46:570.37:035:24Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:183.41:283.07:290.67:400.47:025:25Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:093.42:222.88:250.78:280.47:015:27Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:083.53:262.69:270.79:210.47:005:28Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:083.64:302.610:300.610:160.36:595:29Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:053.85:272.711:280.411:110.16:585:30Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:574.16:192.912:200.26:575:31Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:464.47:093.212:04-0.11:07-0.16:565:32Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:344.67:563.512:55-0.41:50-0.46:555:33New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:204.88:413.71:44-0.62:32-0.66:545:35New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:054.99:274.02:31-0.83:13-0.76:525:36New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:504.810:134.13:19-0.93:56-0.86:515:37Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:374.611:024.34:09-0.84:41-0.86:505:38Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:264.311:534.35:03-0.65:29-0.66:495:39Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:183.96:01-0.46:20-0.56:475:40First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:484.31:143.57:04-0.27:14-0.36:465:41First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:494.22:193.28:110.18:12-0.16:455:42First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:594.13:343.09:260.29:170.06:445:43First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:124.14:473.010:410.210:230.16:425:45Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:184.25:493.111:470.211:270.06:415:46Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:164.36:443.212:440.06:405:47Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:074.47:313.412:25-0.11:31-0.16:385:48Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:524.48:133.61:16-0.22:10-0.26:375:49Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:324.48:513.72:00-0.32:45-0.26:355:50Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:084.39:263.82:40-0.33:16-0.26:345:51Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:424.210:003.83:18-0.23:47-0.16:335:52Full Moon28Mon
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 12:03 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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