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Lewes water temp

This data the coastal Lewes ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.

Current ocean temperature in Lewes

Water temperature in Lewes today is 68.9°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in Lewes was recorded in 2018 and was 73.9°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2022 at 62.6°F. Sea water temperature in Lewes is expected to drop to 63.7°F in the next 10 days. October average water temperature in Lewes is 65.7°F, the minimum temperature is 56.5°F, and the maximum is 74.8°F.

The swimming season in Lewes lasts from June to October. During those months, Lewes water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Lewes in winter reaches 43°F, in spring 51.1°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 73.9°F, and in autumn it is 64.8°F.

Lewes water temperature now


October 11, 2025
today temp
68.9°F
October 10, 2025
yesterday temp
69.4°F


The ocean salinity in Lewes is 30.61‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.

Surf Forecast in Lewes for today

Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Lewes. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Lewes. Data in table shown for October 12, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
2' 4"2' 4"2' 6"2' 5"
0.71 m0.72 m0.75 m0.74 m
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
2' 8"2' 10"3' 1"3' 2"
0.82 m0.87 m0.93 m0.97 m

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Current temperature and weather

Data in a table show Lewes temperature today (October 12, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Lewes.

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
65.1°F66.6°F66.9°F68.4°F
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
70.2°F70.3°F68.9°F68°F

You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Lewes: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides

Lewes water temperature by month

These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Lewes. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Lewes on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve

MonthAvrMinMax
January41.7°F34°F50.7°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Lewes in January
February39.9°F32.5°F48.6°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Lewes in February
March43.3°F32.5°F52.9°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Lewes in March
April50.4°F41.4°F59.9°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Lewes in April
May59.5°F50.7°F71.4°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Lewes in May
June69.8°F61.2°F81.9°Fwarm
Ocean water temperature in Lewes in June
July76.1°F69.6°F86°Fwarm
Ocean water temperature in Lewes in July
August75.9°F70.3°F83.3°Fwarm
Ocean water temperature in Lewes in August
September72.9°F66.4°F81.1°Fwarm
Ocean water temperature in Lewes in September
October65.7°F56.5°F74.8°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Lewes in October
November55.9°F48°F64.2°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Lewes in November
December47.3°F38.8°F55.4°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Lewes in December

Chart monthly average water temperature in Lewes

Water temperature in Lewes

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Nearby beaches and cities

The nearest beaches and cities from Lewes with the water temperature today, as well as the air temperature and the state of the weather during the day and the average wave height for today

WaterWeatherWave
Cape Henlopen69.1°F69.8°F2' 10"
Rehoboth Beach69.1°F69.8°F2' 8"
Dewey beach69.1°F69.8°F2' 8"
Broadkill Beach68.7°F69.8°F2' 2"
Long Neck68.9°F69.8°F2' 8"
Rehoboth Bay69.1°F69.8°F3' 5"
Towers Beach69.3°F69.8°F3' 5"
Slaughter Beach68.5°F71.6°F2' 2"
Indian River Inlet68.9°F69.8°F3' 5"
Bethany Beach68.9°F69.8°F4' 3"

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