Water Temperature of Delaware Bay in Lewes, DE
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, June 15, 2026, 12:42 AM EDT
Today's Tides
Low: June 15, 3:18 AM, -0.3 ft
High: June 15, 9:24 AM, 3.9 ft
Low: June 15, 3:06 PM, -0.4 ft
High: June 15, 9:47 PM, 5.6 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Breakwater Harbor; Lewes Beach; Cape Henlopen State ParkStation Name: Lewes
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 10 feet
Sensor Depth: -8 feet
Nearest Address:
41 Cape Henlopen Dr
Lewes, DE 19958
Sussex County
GPS Coordinates: 38.781700, -75.120003
Nearby Water Temperatures
Broadkill River, Milton, DE (7.1 mi)Indian River Bay, Millsboro, DE (10.9 mi)
Cape May Canal, North Cape May, NJ (15.5 mi)
Millsboro Pond, Millsboro, DE (15.9 mi)
Beaverdam Branch, Houston, DE (22.8 mi)
Murderkill River, Frederica, DE (24.1 mi)
Ocean City Inlet, Ocean City, MD (31.4 mi)
St. Jones River, Dover, DE (34 mi)
Delaware Bay, Greenwich, NJ (38.7 mi)
Choptank River, Cambridge, MD (52.8 mi)
Appoquinimink River, Odessa, DE (54.2 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ (54.7 mi)
Silver Lake Tributary, Townsend, DE (54.9 mi)
Delaware River, Middletown, DE (55.2 mi)
Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, Port Penn, DE (58.9 mi)
Weather for Lewes, Delaware
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 76°F
L: 67°F

Tue
H: 72°F
L: 62°F

Wed
H: 77°F
L: 65°F

Thu
H: 89°F
L: 71°F

Fri
H: 78°F
L: 69°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 97 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 1:39 PM
Moonset: 9:38 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:40 AM - 5:10 AM1:09 PM - 3:39 PM
Minor Periods
9:08 PM - 10:38 PM5:08 AM - 6:38 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 14 at 7:06PM EDT until June 15 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 7:06 PM
Expires: Mon June 15, 2026, 1:00 AM
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 337 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT MONDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN DELAWARE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL DELAWARE KENT IN NORTHERN DELAWARE NEW CASTLE IN SOUTHERN DELAWARE SUSSEX IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST MARYLAND CAROLINE KENT QUEEN ANNE'S TALBOT IN NEW JERSEY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 13 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY MERCER IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY HUNTERDON MORRIS SOMERSET SUSSEX WARREN IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY ATLANTIC BURLINGTON CAMDEN CAPE MAY CUMBERLAND GLOUCESTER SALEM IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA BERKS LEHIGH NORTHAMPTON IN NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA CARBON MONROE IN SOUTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA BUCKS CHESTER DELAWARE MONTGOMERY PHILADELPHIA THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALLENTOWN, ATLANTIC CITY, BETHLEHEM, BLAIRSTOWN, CAMDEN, CENTREVILLE, CHERRY HILL, CHESTERTOWN, DENTON, DEPTFORD, DOVER, DOYLESTOWN, EASTON, EASTON, FLEMINGTON, GEORGETOWN, GLASSBORO, HAMMONTON, JIM THORPE, MEDIA, MILLVILLE, MOORESTOWN, MORRISTOWN, MOUNT HOLLY, NEWTON, NORRISTOWN, OCEAN CITY, PENNSVILLE, PHILADELPHIA, READING, SOMERSET, STROUDSBURG, TRENTON, WEST CHESTER, AND WILMINGTON.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 14 at 4:43PM EDT until June 15 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 4:43 PM
Expires: Mon June 15, 2026, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 14 at 4:43PM EDT until June 15 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 4:43 PM
Expires: Mon June 15, 2026, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Coastal Atlantic. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 14 at 8:13PM EDT until June 14 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 8:13 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 11:00 PM
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 335 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MARYLAND DORCHESTER SOMERSET WICOMICO WORCESTER IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 27 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL VIRGINIA CHARLES CITY ESSEX KING WILLIAM KING AND QUEEN NEW KENT RICHMOND WESTMORELAND IN EASTERN VIRGINIA LANCASTER MATHEWS MIDDLESEX NORTHAMPTON NORTHUMBERLAND IN SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA ACCOMACK CITY OF CHESAPEAKE CITY OF HAMPTON CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS CITY OF NORFOLK CITY OF POQUOSON CITY OF PORTSMOUTH CITY OF SUFFOLK CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG GLOUCESTER ISLE OF WIGHT JAMES CITY SURRY YORK THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BACONS CASTLE, BARHAM, BARNETTS, BAVON, BOOTH FORK, BOTTOMS BRIDGE, BOWERS HILL, BRAYS FORK, BROWNS CORNER, BUSCH GARDENS, CAMBRIDGE, CAPE CHARLES, CARET, CENTER CROSS, CENTERVILLE, CHAMPLAIN, CHESAPEAKE AIRPORT, CHINCOTEAGUE, CHIPPOKES STATE PARK, CHRISTENSONS CORNER, CLANCIE, COLONIAL BEACH, CRISFIELD, CROAKER, DEEP CREEK, DRAGONVILLE, DUNBROOKE, DUNNSVILLE, EWELL, EXMORE, FENTRESS, FIVE FORKS, GLOUCESTER POINT, GREAT BRIDGE, GREENBACKVILLE, GREENBRIER, GRESSIT, GROVE, GWALTNEY CORNER, HAMPTON, HOG ISLAND GAME RESERVE, HORNTOWN, HOWERTONS, KILMARNOCK, KING AND QUEEN COURT HOUSE, LANCASTER, LEWISETTA, LITTLE PLYMOUTH, MASCOT, MATTAPONI, MOUNT PLEASANT, MOUNTCASTLE, NEW CHURCH, NEW KENT AIRPORT, NEW POINT, NEW POINT COMFORT, NEWPORT NEWS, NORFOLK, OCEAN CITY, ONANCOCK, ORAPAX FARMS, PEARY, POOLESVILLE, POQUOSON, PORTSMOUTH, PRINCESS ANNE, QUINTON, ROXBURY, SALISBURY, SMITHFIELD, SUFFOLK, TALLEYSVILLE, URBANNA, VIRGINIA BEACH, WARSAW, WAYSIDE, WEST POINT, WILLIAMSBURG, AND YORKTOWN.
Coastal Flood Statement issued June 14 at 2:32PM EDT until June 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 2:32 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 10:45 PM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From 11 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.83 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 1:39 PM
Moonset: 9:38 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:40 AM - 5:10 AM1:09 PM - 3:39 PM
Minor Periods
9:08 PM - 10:38 PM5:08 AM - 6:38 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.25 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 2:45 PM
Moonset: 10:30 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:47 AM - 6:17 AM2:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Minor Periods
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM6:22 AM - 7:52 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 3:46 PM
Moonset: 11:10 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:50 AM - 7:20 AM3:16 PM - 5:46 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:41 AM - 9:11 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 105.79 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 4:41 PM
Moonset: 12:10 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:48 AM - 8:18 AM4:11 PM - 6:41 PM
Minor Periods
8:57 AM - 10:27 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.89 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 5:30 PM
Moonset: 12:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:39 AM - 9:09 AM5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Minor Periods
10:11 AM - 11:41 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
