Lewes Beach

Lewes Beach is found at the meeting point of the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay in Lewes, Delaware. This area is considered Cape Henlopen, named by the Dutch settlers who arrived in Lewes and Delaware in 1631. The beach provides access to the ocean and bay for a variety of water sporting options. Swimming, boating, sport fishing, scuba diving, and other water sports are possible at Lewes Beach.

Lewes Beach is also part of the 4,000 acres of Cape Henlopen State Park. The preserved land is maintained by the state in order to ensure the diverse ecosystem will be maintained for many generations. The land area of the park preserves sand dunes, marshes, bird species, and miles of nature. There is an education center in the state park that one can visit from Lewes Beach.

Lewes Beach is most popular in the summer when the temperatures are 80 degrees F in the day time and around 60 degrees F in the evenings. In the cooler seasons temperatures may be 40s and 20s respectively. The sandy beach can still be a nice place to visit in the cooler months for those who want to watch for sea life and sea birds.