Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- Low5:13 AM0.2 ft
- High11:45 AM5.3 ft
- Low6:04 PM0.4 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- High12:13 AM4.1 ft
- Low6:02 AM0.4 ft
- High12:38 PM5.2 ft
- Low7:04 PM0.6 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 5:13 AM | 0.2 ft |
| High | 11:45 AM | 5.3 ft |
| Low | 6:04 PM | 0.4 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing4:00 to 8:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide falls toward the 6:04 PM low. Second window 3:00 to 5:00 AM.
- Tidepools & shelling5:00 to 7:00 PM
The 0.4 ft low at 6:04 PM falls in full daylight.
- SurfingNext: Thu 8:00 to 10:00 AMEarlier today: 8:00 to 9:00 AM
Today's best window (8:00 to 9:00 AM) has passed.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 4:00 to 8:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 4:00 PM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing6:00 to 7:00 AM
Dawn light with the incoming tide around the 12:38 PM high. Second window 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shelling6:00 to 7:00 PM
The 0.6 ft low at 7:04 PM falls in full daylight.
- Surfing8:00 to 10:00 AM
Mid tide from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 5:00 to 9:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 5:00 PM.
Next 7 days
September calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayWed 30 | L5:13a0.2 | H11:45a5.3 | L6:04p0.4 | 5.1 spring tide | |
| ThuOct 1 | H12:13a4.1 | L6:02a0.4 | H12:38p5.2 | L7:04p0.6 | 4.9 |
| FriOct 2 | H1:09a3.9 | L6:59a0.5 | H1:37p5.1 | L8:08p0.8 | 4.6 |
| SatOct 3 | H2:13a3.7 | L8:01a0.7 | H2:43p4.9 | L9:17p0.8 | 4.3 |
| SunOct 4 | H3:26a3.6 | L9:09a0.8 | H3:57p4.9 | L10:27p0.8 | 4.1 |
| MonOct 5 | H4:42a3.8 | L10:22a0.8 | H5:10p4.8 | L11:32p0.7 | 4.2 |
| TueOct 6 | H5:48a4.0 | L11:32a0.6 | H6:12p4.9 | 4.2 |
Spring tides Wednesday. Lows drop to 0.2 ft, the best low-water days this week. Spring and neap tides
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 8557380.
Nearby stations
Currents
Breakwater Harbor
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Current predictions for Breakwater Harbor, 0.9 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA, from this station's own tide records
- Live gauge
- None
- Coordinates
- 38.783° N, 75.119° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−4
- Station ID
- NOAA 8557380
About the tides at Lewes (Breakwater Harbor)
Tides here are mixed. On average the two daily highs differ by 0.8 ft, so check which low is the lower one before you head out. The average range is about 3.9 ft. Spring tides add a little more at both ends. The next spring tides peak today, with a range of 5.1 ft. Neap tides follow on Sunday, when the range shrinks to 4.1 ft.
This is a prediction station. NOAA calculates its tides from past measurements at this spot, but there is no live gauge today. The nearest other station is Rehoboth Beach, 5 mi away, where high tide comes about 59 min earlier. For tidal currents, see Breakwater Harbor.
Tide predictions and water levels from NOAA CO-OPS. For planning only, not for navigation. Real water levels can differ because of wind, air pressure and river flow. Always check conditions on site.