7-Day Tide Forecast
Lewes 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: 55°F
Sunday, Apr 19
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:34 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 10:47 AM | High | 4.1 ft |
| 4:32 PM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 11:06 PM | High | 5.3 ft |
Monday, Apr 20
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:27 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 11:39 AM | High | 3.9 ft |
| 5:22 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 11:59 PM | High | 5.2 ft |
Tuesday, Apr 21
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:24 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 12:35 PM | High | 3.7 ft |
| 6:17 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
Wednesday, Apr 22
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:57 AM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 7:26 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 1:37 PM | High | 3.5 ft |
| 7:19 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
Thursday, Apr 23
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:59 AM | High | 4.7 ft |
| 8:32 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 2:44 PM | High | 3.5 ft |
| 8:27 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
Friday, Apr 24
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:08 AM | High | 4.5 ft |
| 9:40 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 3:56 PM | High | 3.5 ft |
| 9:39 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
Saturday, Apr 25
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:21 AM | High | 4.3 ft |
| 10:45 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 5:06 PM | High | 3.7 ft |
| 10:52 PM | Low | 0.5 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.