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Lewes, DE Fishing Forecast
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Lewes, DE · ZIP 19958 · NWS PHI forecast updated Oct 23, 4:08 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Lewes right now?
12:00 PM: wind 15 mph NE, gusts 25 mph · Mostly Sunny
Breezy — fishable
Breezy — fishable
Yes — too windy
Yes — too windy
Right-now fishing score: 38 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1027 hPa, trend +1.3 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Lewes fishing today
- Breezy but fishable (15 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Pressure rising slowly (+1.3 hPa/3h)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 42 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 49 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 8:00 PM–10:00 PM 40 out of 100
Lewes fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 62 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 67 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 64 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Lewes
47–59°F · Waxing Gibbous
46–60°F · Waxing Gibbous
46–61°F · Waxing Gibbous
43–66°F · Full Moon
50–62°F · Waning Gibbous
53–61°F · Waning Gibbous
52–65°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Lewes
Deer movement score today 82 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 5:00 PM–6:43 PM 90 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Pressure rising (+1.3 hPa/3h) · Wind 15 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 82 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NE wind (within ±39° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 11:00 AM–12:47 PM 75 out of 100 Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NE wind (within ±33° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)
Lewes at a glance
| Coordinates | 38.729, -75.168 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | PHI 58,24 |
| Grid elevation | 23 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KGED (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:19 AM / 6:13 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
Solunar calendar for Lewes
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Scores are heuristics combining NWS forecast data with traditional solunar theory. They are not validated predictions of fish or deer behavior. Always check official forecasts, regulations and legal shooting hours.
Delaware fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife. Always check current Delaware fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Lewes?
This forecast scores today 45/100 (“Marginal”) for Lewes, based on the NWS PHI hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Lewes today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (42), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (49), 8:00 PM–10:00 PM (40) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Lewes right now?
Current forecast wind is 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph: shore breezy, boat breezy, kayak too windy by our heuristic thresholds.
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