7-Day Tide Forecast
Bethany Beach Tide Chart
High and low tide predictions for the next 7 days. Data from NOAA station 8557380. Times shown are local (ET). Heights in feet above MLLW.
Current water temperature: 68°F
Wednesday, Jun 3
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:23 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 11:28 AM | High | 3.3 ft |
| 5:04 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 11:41 PM | High | 4.6 ft |
Thursday, Jun 4
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:02 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 12:09 PM | High | 3.3 ft |
| 5:46 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
Friday, Jun 5
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:22 AM | High | 4.5 ft |
| 6:44 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 12:52 PM | High | 3.4 ft |
| 6:34 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
Saturday, Jun 6
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:04 AM | High | 4.3 ft |
| 7:27 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 1:36 PM | High | 3.5 ft |
| 7:25 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
Sunday, Jun 7
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:49 AM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 8:11 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 2:24 PM | High | 3.6 ft |
| 8:20 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
Monday, Jun 8
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:37 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 8:56 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 3:17 PM | High | 3.8 ft |
| 9:19 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
Tuesday, Jun 9
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:31 AM | High | 3.9 ft |
| 9:44 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 4:13 PM | High | 4.1 ft |
| 10:21 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
Why Tides Matter Here
Chesapeake Bay tides run smaller than the open Atlantic — typically 1-2 feet of range versus 3-5 feet offshore — but they still affect fishing, boating, and fossil hunting. Low tide exposes mudflats, sandbars, and (at Sussex County beaches) fossil-rich cliff debris. High tide is better for swimming and crabbing in marsh areas. For fishing, the first hour after the tide turns — either direction — is often the best window.