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 1h 17m 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 - Sep 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:233.95:585.211:140.46:307:29Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:284.16:595.412:160.412:180.26:317:28Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:284.37:565.51:150.21:190.06:327:26Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:244.68:505.62:100.02:17-0.16:337:25Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:164.89:415.53:00-0.13:11-0.26:347:23Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:065.010:305.33:46-0.24:02-0.26:347:22Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:545.011:175.14:31-0.14:520.06:357:20Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:425.05:150.05:440.26:367:19Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:054.712:294.96:010.36:380.56:377:17Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:534.41:184.76:490.57:340.86:387:15Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:424.12:084.67:380.88:321.06:397:14Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:343.83:014.48:291.09:331.16:407:12Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:323.64:014.39:231.110:361.26:417:11Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:353.55:014.410:201.211:341.26:427:09Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:343.65:544.411:161.16:427:07Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:243.76:424.612:251.112:081.06:437:06Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:093.97:254.71:090.912:560.96:447:04Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:504.18:074.81:470.81:400.76:457:03Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:304.38:464.82:220.62:220.56:467:01New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:084.59:244.92:550.53:020.46:476:59New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:464.710:024.83:280.43:410.36:486:58New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:234.810:404.74:020.34:210.36:496:56Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:024.911:204.54:380.35:040.46:506:55Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:455.05:180.45:520.46:506:53Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:044.312:325.06:020.46:450.66:516:51Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:534.11:245.06:520.57:430.76:526:50First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:494.02:224.97:480.68:460.76:536:48First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:523.83:284.98:500.79:520.76:546:47First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:063.84:405.09:560.710:590.66:556:45First Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:184.05:465.111:040.66:566:43Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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