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 1h 37m 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 - Dec 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:445.39:103.62:05-0.33:05-0.37:004:39New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:315.19:573.52:51-0.23:52-0.17:014:38Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:174.910:453.43:37-0.14:390.07:024:38Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:034.611:343.34:240.25:290.27:034:38Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:504.35:150.46:180.47:044:38Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:243.212:374.06:090.67:070.57:044:38First Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:143.21:263.87:050.87:540.57:054:38First Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:073.22:183.58:040.98:400.67:064:38First Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:033.33:133.49:040.99:250.57:074:38First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:563.54:083.310:030.810:090.57:084:38Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:443.74:593.210:580.710:520.47:094:38Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:284.05:463.211:490.611:340.37:094:39Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:114.26:323.212:360.47:104:39Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:544.47:173.212:160.11:200.27:114:39Full Moon14Sun
15Mon7:374.68:013.212:590.02:020.07:114:39Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:204.78:463.31:42-0.12:43-0.17:124:40Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:044.89:313.32:25-0.23:25-0.17:134:40Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:494.810:193.43:10-0.34:10-0.27:134:41Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:364.711:103.43:58-0.24:57-0.27:144:41Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:264.64:52-0.25:48-0.27:144:41Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:033.512:194.35:50-0.16:40-0.27:154:42Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:003.71:154.16:530.07:34-0.27:154:42Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:003.82:163.87:590.18:28-0.27:164:43Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:044.03:233.59:080.19:24-0.27:164:44Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:084.34:293.410:180.110:21-0.27:164:44Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:064.55:303.311:24-0.111:16-0.37:174:45Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:024.76:263.312:25-0.27:174:46Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:544.87:203.312:10-0.41:20-0.37:174:46New Moon28Sun
29Mon7:444.98:093.31:02-0.42:09-0.37:184:47New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:314.88:553.31:50-0.42:53-0.37:184:48New Moon30Tue
31Wed9:144.79:383.32:36-0.43:34-0.37:184:49New Moon31Wed
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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