Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : in 5h 20m at 11:16 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 6:02 pm (4.4 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 - Feb 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:294.37:513.312:50-0.21:50-0.17:055:22Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:104.58:323.51:35-0.42:25-0.37:045:23Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:504.59:133.72:18-0.63:01-0.57:035:24Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:304.59:543.93:02-0.73:38-0.67:025:25Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:124.410:384.13:47-0.74:18-0.67:015:26Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:554.211:254.24:35-0.65:01-0.67:005:27Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:423.95:28-0.45:48-0.56:595:29Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:164.212:343.56:27-0.26:40-0.46:585:30Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:134.21:323.27:300.07:36-0.26:575:31Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:174.12:432.98:390.18:39-0.16:565:32Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:314.24:022.99:540.29:47-0.16:555:33Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:434.35:143.011:060.110:55-0.16:545:34Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:464.46:153.212:10-0.16:535:35Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:434.57:103.41:04-0.26:515:37Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:344.67:583.612:56-0.41:50-0.46:505:38New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:204.68:413.81:47-0.52:30-0.56:495:39New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:014.59:213.92:33-0.63:06-0.56:485:40New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:394.39:584.03:15-0.53:41-0.46:465:41Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:164.110:353.93:56-0.34:16-0.36:455:42Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:533.811:133.94:37-0.14:52-0.16:445:43Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:303.511:523.85:200.15:290.16:435:44Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:103.26:070.46:100.26:415:45First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:343.712:533.06:560.66:540.46:405:46First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:223.61:442.77:510.77:430.56:385:48First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:193.52:472.68:530.88:380.66:375:49First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:253.63:572.69:590.89:390.56:365:50First Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:283.74:572.810:580.710:380.46:345:51Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:233.95:493.111:480.511:330.16:335:52Waxing Gibbous28Sun
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 2:39 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 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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