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 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 - Jan 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:564.510:203.33:19-0.24:13-0.27:184:49Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:364.311:023.24:03-0.14:53-0.17:184:50Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:174.011:453.24:480.15:340.17:184:51Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:573.85:350.36:150.27:184:52Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:273.212:393.56:250.56:560.27:184:53First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:123.21:233.27:170.67:380.37:184:54First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:013.32:143.08:130.78:220.37:184:55First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:563.43:122.89:140.79:100.37:184:56First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:533.54:132.710:150.610:010.37:184:57Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:473.85:092.711:130.510:520.17:184:58Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:384.06:012.812:060.37:174:59Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:264.36:513.012:550.17:175:00Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:144.57:393.212:32-0.31:40-0.27:175:01Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:004.78:263.41:21-0.52:22-0.47:175:02Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:464.89:123.62:09-0.73:04-0.67:165:03Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:324.89:593.72:57-0.83:46-0.77:165:04Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:184.710:483.93:46-0.84:31-0.77:155:05Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:064.511:394.04:38-0.75:18-0.77:155:06Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:574.25:35-0.56:08-0.67:145:07Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:334.012:503.86:36-0.36:59-0.47:145:08Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:304.11:493.47:40-0.17:54-0.37:135:09Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:344.12:573.18:500.18:53-0.27:135:10Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:434.14:102.910:030.19:56-0.17:125:12Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:504.25:172.911:140.110:58-0.17:115:13Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:504.36:172.912:170.07:115:14Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:444.47:103.11:11-0.17:105:15Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:334.57:573.212:52-0.31:56-0.27:095:16New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:174.48:383.31:40-0.32:35-0.37:085:17New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:564.49:163.42:23-0.43:10-0.37:085:18New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:334.39:523.43:03-0.33:43-0.37:075:20New Moon30Fri
31Sat10:084.110:283.53:42-0.24:16-0.27:065:21Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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