Tides Today & Tomorrow in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 18m at 4:22 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:52 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8557380
Common Questions About Tides

Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE Tides - Jul 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:084.12:513.98:300.58:490.85:398:29First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:584.03:454.19:170.49:480.75:408:29First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:553.84:434.310:080.310:490.65:408:29First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:563.85:394.711:010.211:500.45:418:29Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:573.86:345.011:560.05:428:28Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:563.97:295.312:500.212:51-0.15:428:28Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:554.08:255.51:49-0.11:46-0.35:438:28Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:534.19:205.72:45-0.32:41-0.45:438:27Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:504.210:145.73:38-0.43:35-0.55:448:27Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:454.311:075.64:30-0.54:29-0.45:458:27Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:414.35:22-0.45:25-0.25:458:26Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:025.312:374.36:16-0.36:250.05:468:26Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:565.01:334.37:10-0.17:270.25:478:25Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:514.72:304.38:040.08:300.45:488:25Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:474.33:294.38:570.29:350.65:488:24Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:474.04:294.39:500.310:410.75:498:24Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:483.75:264.410:430.411:430.75:508:23Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:453.66:174.511:330.55:518:22Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:363.57:034.612:400.712:220.55:518:22Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:243.57:464.61:310.61:080.55:528:21Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:093.68:274.72:160.61:510.55:538:20New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:513.69:064.82:560.52:320.45:548:19New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:313.79:444.83:310.43:110.45:558:19New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:093.810:214.84:050.43:490.45:558:18New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:473.810:574.74:380.44:270.45:568:17Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:253.911:354.65:120.45:060.55:578:16Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:053.95:480.45:490.65:588:15Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:134.512:454.06:270.46:360.65:598:14Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:544.31:294.17:080.47:270.76:008:13First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:374.22:164.27:520.48:210.76:018:12First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:264.03:094.48:400.49:200.76:018:11First Quarter31Fri
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 7:37 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Lewes, Breakwater Harbor, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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