Slaughter Beach tides today
- Tide now 1.7 ft ↓ falling · low 5:42 am (0.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:40–6:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 4:00–6:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 1.0 ft · 61 °F smooth · 5.3 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 46 °F from the W, gusts 3 · clear
- Sun 7:25 am–6:04 pm 10 h 39 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:45 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:45 pm
- Best time to dive 11:10 am–1:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Slaughter Beach there is high tide at 11:54 am (6.2 ft) and low tides at 5:42 am and 6:42 pm. Tide coefficient 81. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 5:42 am. The sun rises at 7:25 am and sets at 6:04 pm: 10 h 39 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:45 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:40 am to 4:40 am and from 3:12 pm to 5:12 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.0 ft waves. There's a light air from the west (2 mph). Clear, 46 °F.
Fishing in Slaughter Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:42 pm
- Sunset at 6:04 pm, golden hour from 5:27 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.21 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (0.8 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 81 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:40 pm to 6:30 pm, combines the 6:42 pm low tide, sunset, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 11:10 am to 12:10 pm, with the 11:54 am high tide, moonset and falling pressure. Also good from 3:30 pm to 4:40 pm, with a major period, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: summer flounder, Atlantic croaker, weakfish and spot. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic croaker and weakfish. What you can catch
Beach day in Slaughter Beach
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (4 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.8 ft waves
- Low tide at 6:42 pm: more sand
- Feels like 66 °F: a bit cool
- Water at 61 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.8 ft
0.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 61 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 4 mph
Onshore breeze (4 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:42 am
Low tide at 5:42 am and 6:42 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:54 am.
The best window, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and low tide at 6:42 pm, though with cool air.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Slaughter Beach
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- Slaughter Beach 0.4 mi · NW
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Delaware (Delaware Recreational Waters).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Slaughter Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 5:42 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:54 am 6.2 ft · coef. 81
- ▼ Low tide 6:42 pm 0.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 24 min to low tide at 5:42 am.
Tide coefficient 81 for the 11:54 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.1 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on June 15 (6.4 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.8 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 88, 6.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 44, 3.5 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:25 am · 6:04 pm | Low tide 5:42 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:54 am · 6.2 ft | Low tide 6:42 pm · 0.2 ft | — | Coef. 81 | 84% | Major periods 2:40 am · 3:12 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:26 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 12:22 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 6:36 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:51 pm · 6.0 ft | Low tide 7:42 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 78 | 74% | Major periods 3:45 am · 4:16 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:27 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 1:23 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 7:37 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:52 pm · 5.7 ft | Low tide 8:47 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 4:47 am · 5:16 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:29 am · 5:01 pm | High tide 1:29 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 7:44 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:57 pm · 5.5 ft | Low tide 8:52 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:12 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:30 am · 4:59 pm | High tide 2:40 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 8:55 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 3:07 pm · 5.2 ft | Low tide 9:56 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:38 am · 6:02 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:31 am · 4:58 pm | High tide 3:51 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 10:08 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 4:15 pm · 5.1 ft | Low tide 10:55 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:26 am · 6:49 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:32 am · 4:57 pm | High tide 4:54 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 11:17 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 5:16 pm · 5.0 ft | Low tide 11:47 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 70 | 21% | Major periods 7:12 am · 7:34 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Mispillion River Entrance station (NOAA), 2.3 mi from Slaughter Beach. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Lewes (Breakwater Harbor) reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Slaughter Beach
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant1.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 1.4 ft with a period of 4 s, from the north (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 3:19 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44084, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Diving in Slaughter Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:54 am): little current from 11:39 am to 12:20 pm
- 0.9 ft swell at 4 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:42 am (5:20–6:00 am), high tide 11:54 am (11:39 am–12:20 pm) and low tide 6:42 pm (6:20–7:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 60.4–61.3 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:31 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:45 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:10 am to 1:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Wreck 5.7 mi
- Wreck 9.8 mi
- Wreck 9.9 mi
- 5 5.5 mi
- 3 7.7 mi
- 6 - Buchannon 8.5 mi
- 6 8.5 mi
- 7 8.9 mi
- 7 - P3 and Dolphin 8.9 mi
- 8 9.1 mi
- 8 - Golden Eagle 9.6 mi
- Denns Sealcoating 12 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Slaughter Beach
Now in Slaughter Beach
- Low / high
- 44 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 16%
- Humidity
- 100%
- Dew pointDew point
- 46 °F
- Visibility
- 0.1 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 40
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.04 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 51° | 46° | 44° | 50° | 65° | 67° | 60° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NW | 2 W | 2 W | 2 W | 2 W | 2 E | 6 ESE | 6 SSW |
| Gusts | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Waves | 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 46° 2 W 1.0 ft
- 6:00 am 44° 2 W 1.0 ft
- 9:00 am 50° 2 W 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 65° 2 W 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 67° 2 E 0.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 60° 6 ESE 0.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 6 SSW 0.8 ft
- 12:00 am 52° 4 SW 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 44 / 67 °F | 6 mph SSW | 1.1 ft | 11:54 am | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 72 °F | 10 mph WNW | 1.4 ft | 12:22 am · 12:51 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 60 °F | 10 mph N | 1.4 ft | 1:23 am · 1:52 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 64 °F | 6 mph SE | 0.7 ft | 1:29 am · 1:57 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 50 / 67 °F | 6 mph S | 0.6 ft | 2:40 am · 3:07 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 54 / 68 °F | 10 mph E | 0.7 ft | 3:51 am · 4:15 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 57 / 69 °F | 13 mph E | 1.3 ft | 4:54 am · 5:16 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 59 / 69 °F | 13 mph ESE | 1.5 ft | 5:47 am · 6:08 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 54 / 66 °F | 12 mph NNW | 1.9 ft | 6:35 am · 6:56 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 51 / 62 °F | 13 mph NNW | 2.8 ft | 7:19 am · 7:40 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 48 / 60 °F | 11 mph NW | 2.3 ft | 7:59 am · 8:22 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 46 / 56 °F | 8 mph N | 1.7 ft | 8:38 am · 9:01 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 45 / 60 °F | 5 mph NE | 1.1 ft | 9:14 am · 9:39 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 46 / 65 °F | 4 mph N | 0.9 ft | 9:51 am · 10:17 pm |
- Fri 30 Clear sky 52° / 72° 1.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 47° / 60° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 48° / 64° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 50° / 67° 0.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 54° / 68° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 57° / 69° 1.3 ft
- Thu 5 Mainly clear 59° / 69° 1.5 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.3 °F; normal high: 64 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 3:19 am (local time).
The sun in Slaughter Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:26 am
- Full dark 7:03 pm
- Civil dawn 6:58 am
- Civil dusk 6:31 pm
- Solar noon 12:45 pm (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 39 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:27 pm
- Full dark 7:03 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,501 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Slaughter Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:40–4:40 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:12–5:12 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:10 am–12:10 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:15–9:15 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Slaughter Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Mispillion Riverwalk 6.3 mi
- Jetty 1.9 mi
- Jetty 2.0 mi
- Jetty 2.5 mi
- Cedar Creek Public Boat Ramp 2.1 mi
- Boat ramp 2.9 mi
- Boat ramp 6.7 mi
- Boat ramp 6.7 mi
- Boat ramp 8.4 mi
- Boat ramp 8.7 mi
- Treading Water Hunting and Fishing Supplies 5.5 mi
- Dan's Tackle Box 6.7 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3.1 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Mispillion Light 2.5 mi north
- Light
- A white flash every 3 s · Fl W 3s
- Tower height
- 65 ft
- Built
- 1873
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Slaughter BeachTides nearby
- Milford6.7 mi
- South Bowers11 mi
- Bowers Beach11 mi
- Lewes13 mi
- Rehoboth Beach18 mi
- Cape May Point18 mi
- North Cape May19 mi
- Port Mahon20 mi
- West Cape May20 mi
- Dewey Beach20 mi
Slaughter Beach at a glance
- Town or city of about 230 people. Coordinates: 38.913° N, 75.304° W.
- It is 13 mi northwest of Lewes, the main place in Delaware. The sun rises 1 min later and sets at the same time than in Lewes.
- The nearest tide station, Mispillion River Entrance, is 2.3 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Fowler Beach (3.0 mi).
Questions about Slaughter BeachQuestions
What time is high tide today in Slaughter Beach?
Today in Slaughter Beach there is high tide at 11:54 am (6.2 ft) and low tides at 5:42 am and 6:42 pm. Tide coefficient 81.
What time is sunset today in Slaughter Beach?
At 6:04 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:31 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Slaughter Beach?
At 7:26 am. First light comes at 6:27 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:40–4:40 am, Minor 11:10 am–12:10 pm, Major 3:12–5:12 pm, Minor 8:15–9:15 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Slaughter Beach?
Partly cloudy, from 44 °F to 67 °F, with a light air from the west (2 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Slaughter Beach?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.0 ft waves with a period of 5.3 s from the east-southeast. The water is 60.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Slaughter Beach?
The best time to visit Slaughter Beach is from May to September: highs of 74 °F to 87 °F, about 10 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Mispillion River Entrance (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).