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 3h 42m 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 - Oct 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:545.08:185.21:360.11:55-0.16:576:42New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:455.39:095.22:23-0.12:49-0.36:586:40New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:345.69:585.03:09-0.23:41-0.36:596:39New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:225.710:484.73:53-0.24:32-0.27:006:37Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:115.611:384.44:38-0.15:250.07:006:36Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:035.55:250.26:220.37:016:34Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:314.012:575.26:170.57:230.67:026:33Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:273.71:544.97:130.88:270.97:036:31First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:283.52:554.68:141.09:331.07:046:30First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:363.44:024.49:201.210:371.17:056:28First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:463.55:054.410:271.211:331.07:066:27First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:433.75:584.411:291.17:076:25Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:293.96:434.412:191.012:221.07:086:24Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:094.17:244.412:580.91:090.97:096:22Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:464.38:024.41:330.71:520.77:106:21Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:224.58:394.32:050.62:310.67:116:20Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:564.79:164.22:360.63:070.57:126:18Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:304.89:514.13:070.53:430.57:136:17Full Moon18Sat
19Sun10:054.910:273.93:390.54:200.67:146:15Full Moon19Sun
20Mon10:414.911:053.84:120.54:580.67:156:14Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:214.911:473.64:480.65:420.77:166:13Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:054.85:300.76:310.87:176:11Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:343.512:554.76:190.87:270.97:186:10Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:293.41:514.67:160.88:260.97:196:09Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:313.42:544.68:190.99:270.87:206:07Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:403.64:034.69:270.810:270.67:216:06Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:493.95:104.610:360.611:240.47:236:05Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:494.36:094.711:420.47:246:04Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:434.87:044.712:170.212:440.17:256:03Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:345.27:574.71:06-0.11:42-0.17:266:01New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:245.58:484.51:54-0.22:37-0.37:276:00New Moon31Fri
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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