Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : 11:38 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 33m at 5:11 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Sep 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:224.17:475.41:150.51:110.26:307:30Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:164.58:405.52:060.22:08-0.16:317:28New Moon2Tue
3Wed9:074.99:315.52:53-0.13:03-0.36:327:26New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:575.110:205.33:38-0.23:55-0.36:337:25New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:475.311:105.14:23-0.24:48-0.26:337:23Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:375.45:08-0.15:430.06:347:22Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:014.712:305.35:560.16:410.36:357:20Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:544.31:245.26:470.37:440.66:367:19First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:493.92:225.07:420.68:500.86:377:17First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:513.63:274.88:410.810:001.06:387:15First Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:023.54:364.69:451.011:081.16:397:14First Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:133.55:394.610:511.06:407:12Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:123.66:334.612:081.011:53 AM1.06:417:11Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:003.77:194.712:581.012:470.96:417:09Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:433.98:004.71:410.91:340.86:427:08Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue8:214.18:374.72:170.72:170.76:437:06Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:564.39:134.72:480.72:550.66:447:04Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:304.59:474.63:170.63:310.66:457:03Full Moon18Thu
19Fri10:034.610:214.43:460.64:060.66:467:01Full Moon19Fri
20Sat10:364.710:554.24:150.64:420.76:476:59Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:114.711:314.04:460.75:200.86:486:58Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:484.75:200.76:030.96:496:56Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:093.812:304.75:590.86:511.16:496:55Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:533.61:174.66:440.97:451.26:506:53Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:433.52:114.67:371.08:451.26:516:51Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:423.43:154.68:361.09:491.16:526:50Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:543.54:264.79:420.910:541.06:536:48Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:063.75:324.910:500.711:530.76:546:47Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:084.16:315.111:560.56:556:45Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue7:024.57:265.212:460.412:570.26:566:44Waning Crescent30Tue
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 8:24 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Gibbous (71% illuminated). This places Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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