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 1h 57m 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 - May 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:324.38:565.52:21-0.42:25-0.46:027:52Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:244.29:475.63:13-0.53:13-0.56:017:53Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:164.110:385.64:05-0.64:02-0.45:597:54Full Moon3Mon
4Tue11:104.011:325.54:57-0.44:53-0.35:587:55Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:073.85:53-0.25:480.05:577:56Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:295.21:063.76:530.06:490.25:567:57Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:294.92:093.67:550.27:550.45:557:58Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:314.63:153.68:570.39:040.65:547:59Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:364.34:223.79:580.410:150.75:538:00Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:424.15:233.910:540.511:220.75:528:01Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:403.96:144.111:440.55:518:02Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:313.86:594.312:210.612:280.45:508:03Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:173.87:394.51:130.51:090.45:498:04Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:593.78:174.62:000.41:470.45:488:05Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:393.78:534.72:410.32:240.45:478:06New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:173.69:294.73:180.32:590.45:468:06New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:553.610:054.73:540.33:340.45:468:07New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:333.510:424.74:290.34:090.45:458:08New Moon18Tue
19Wed11:113.411:214.65:050.44:460.55:448:09Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:523.45:440.55:270.65:438:10Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:014.512:353.36:260.66:120.75:438:11Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:444.41:203.47:110.67:030.75:428:12Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:294.32:083.57:570.67:580.85:418:13First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:184.23:023.78:440.58:570.75:418:13First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:134.14:003.99:340.49:590.65:408:14First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:134.04:594.310:260.311:030.55:398:15Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:153.95:544.711:190.15:398:16Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:143.96:485.112:050.212:12-0.15:388:16Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:124.07:425.41:050.01:05-0.25:388:17Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:094.08:375.62:04-0.21:59-0.35:388:18Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:064.09:315.73:00-0.42:52-0.45:378:19Full Moon31Mon
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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