Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : 9:34 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 12m at 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 - Mar 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:154.010:353.83:55-0.14:190.06:315:53Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:503.811:113.84:340.04:520.16:305:54Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:263.511:493.85:150.25:270.36:285:55Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:043.35:590.46:060.46:275:56Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:313.712:473.06:480.66:490.56:255:57Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:193.71:372.87:420.77:380.66:245:58Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:153.72:392.78:420.88:350.66:225:59Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:213.73:502.79:460.79:370.56:216:00Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:263.94:552.910:480.610:400.36:196:01Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:244.25:503.211:430.311:380.06:186:02Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:174.56:423.612:330.06:166:03Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:074.77:304.012:34-0.31:19-0.36:156:04New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:564.99:174.41:26-0.63:03-0.67:137:05New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:434.910:044.73:16-0.83:45-0.77:127:06New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:304.810:514.94:06-0.94:28-0.87:107:07Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:184.611:404.94:56-0.85:13-0.77:087:08Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:084.25:50-0.66:01-0.57:077:09Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:324.81:013.86:48-0.36:53-0.27:057:10Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:274.71:593.57:510.07:500.07:047:11First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:284.53:063.28:590.28:520.37:027:12First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:384.34:233.110:130.410:000.47:017:13First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:544.25:363.111:260.511:120.56:597:14Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:024.26:363.312:290.46:587:15Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:584.27:263.512:170.41:210.36:567:16Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:474.28:103.71:140.32:040.26:547:17Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:294.38:483.92:030.12:410.16:537:18Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:064.29:234.12:450.03:120.16:517:19Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:404.29:564.23:220.03:420.16:507:20Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:134.110:284.33:570.04:100.16:487:21Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:463.911:024.34:320.04:400.26:477:22Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:203.711:364.35:080.15:110.36:457:23Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 6:26 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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