Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : 11:16 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 42m at 5:30 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Oct 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:223.75:454.711:030.96:576:42Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:193.96:394.712:060.812:060.96:576:41Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:074.27:254.612:540.81:010.76:586:39Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:494.48:064.61:350.71:490.66:596:38Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:264.58:434.52:110.62:310.67:006:36Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:014.79:194.42:440.53:090.57:016:35Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:354.89:534.33:140.53:450.57:026:33Full Moon7Wed
8Thu10:084.810:284.13:450.64:200.67:036:32Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:424.811:043.94:160.64:570.77:046:30Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:184.711:423.74:490.75:360.97:056:29Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:584.75:250.96:201.07:066:27Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:233.512:414.66:061.07:091.27:076:26Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:103.41:304.56:551.18:021.27:086:24Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:023.32:244.47:491.18:581.27:096:23Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:023.43:254.48:501.19:561.17:106:21Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:083.54:304.59:541.010:520.97:116:20Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:113.95:304.610:580.811:440.67:126:18Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:054.36:244.711:590.57:136:17Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:564.87:164.812:330.312:570.27:146:16Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:455.28:084.81:210.01:53-0.17:156:14New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:345.58:584.82:08-0.22:46-0.37:166:13New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:245.89:494.62:54-0.33:38-0.47:176:12New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:145.810:414.43:41-0.34:30-0.37:186:10Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:065.711:354.14:28-0.25:24-0.17:196:09Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:015.55:190.16:230.27:206:08Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:333.912:595.26:160.37:260.57:216:06Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:343.72:004.97:180.68:320.67:226:05First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:403.63:054.68:250.89:370.77:236:04First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:513.64:134.49:360.910:380.87:246:03First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:573.75:154.310:460.911:310.77:256:02Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:523.96:074.211:470.97:276:01Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 8:23 am — 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 79% 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 (79% 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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