Woodland Beach tides today
- Tide now 1.1 ft ↓ falling · low 7:15 pm (0.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:10–8:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 4:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 0.2 ft · 62 °F calm (rippled) · 3.0 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 59 °F from the SE, gusts 17 · overcast
- Sun 7:26 am–6:05 pm 10 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:41 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:41 pm
- Best time to dive 4:50–6:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Woodland Beach there is high tide at 11:57 am (7.0 ft) and low tides at 6:18 am and 7:15 pm. Tide coefficient 75. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:15 pm. The sun rises at 7:26 am and sets at 6:05 pm: 10 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:41 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:37 am to 3:37 am and from 2:08 pm to 4:08 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.2 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the southeast (9 mph). Overcast, 59 °F.
Fishing in Woodland Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:15 pm
- Minor period 7:11–8:11 pm (moonrise)
- Steady pressure (30.36 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and calm sea (0.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 75 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:10 pm to 8:10 pm, combines the 7:15 pm low tide, moonrise and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, with the 11:57 am high tide and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:10 pm to 4:10 pm, with a major period and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: striped bass, summer flounder, longfin inshore squid and spot. October is one of the months when these are seen most: summer flounder and longfin inshore squid. What you can catch
Beach day in Woodland Beach
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.2 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Feels like 63 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 62 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.2 ft
0.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 62 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:15 pm
Low tide at 6:18 am and 7:15 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:57 am.
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 Woodland Beach
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Tides in Woodland Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 6:18 am 0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:57 am 7.0 ft · coef. 75
- ▼ Next low tide 7:15 pm 0.5 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 19 min to low tide at 7:15 pm.
Tide coefficient 75 for the 11:57 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.7 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 14 (7.4 ft) and the lowest, on February 2 (-0.6 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 8 to 11 (coefficient 81, 6.8 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 58, 5.0 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:26 am · 6:05 pm | Low tide 6:18 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:57 am · 7.0 ft | Low tide 7:15 pm · 0.5 ft | — | Coef. 75 | 91% | Major periods 1:37 am · 2:08 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:27 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 12:32 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 7:08 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 12:48 pm · 6.9 ft | Low tide 8:10 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 74 | 84% | Major periods 2:41 am · 3:13 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:28 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 1:27 am · 5.6 ft | Low tide 8:03 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:46 pm · 6.7 ft | Low tide 9:07 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 70 | 74% | Major periods 3:45 am · 4:17 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:29 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 2:29 am · 5.5 ft | Low tide 9:04 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:50 pm · 6.5 ft | Low tide 10:06 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 66 | 63% | Major periods 4:48 am · 5:17 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:30 am · 5:01 pm | High tide 2:34 am · 5.5 ft | Low tide 9:07 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:59 pm · 6.4 ft | Low tide 10:05 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 64 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:12 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:31 am · 4:59 pm | High tide 3:42 am · 5.5 ft | Low tide 10:12 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 4:08 pm · 6.3 ft | Low tide 11:03 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 64 | 41% | Major periods 5:38 am · 6:03 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:32 am · 4:58 pm | High tide 4:47 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 11:15 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 5:13 pm · 6.3 ft | Low tide 11:58 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:50 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 Woodland Beach station (NOAA), 0.4 mi from Woodland Beach. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Reedy Point reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Woodland Beach
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.1 ft
- Significant0.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 0.9 ft with a period of 2 s, from the north-northwest (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 5:56 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station SJSN4, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Woodland Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:57 am): little current from 11:30 am to 12:20 pm
- 0.1 ft swell at 2 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 11:41 pm (11:10 pm–12:10 am), low tide 6:18 am (5:40–6:40 am), high tide 11:57 am (11:30 am–12:20 pm) and low tide 7:15 pm (6:50–7:30 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 61.0 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:33 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:41 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 4:50 pm to 6:10 pm, with little swell, light wind and weak current, though with tidal current.
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 2.0 mi
- Wreck 2.6 mi
- Wreck 4.6 mi
- Wreck 5.9 mi
- Wreck 6.0 mi
- Wreck 7.1 mi
- Wreck 8.3 mi
- 1 8.4 mi
- Scuba World Inc 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 Woodland Beach
Now in Woodland Beach
- Low / high
- 48 / 66 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 92%
- Humidity
- 75%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 36
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.22 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 53° | 50° | 48° | 51° | 62° | 65° | 59° | 57° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 SE | 7 ENE | 5 ENE | 7 NNE | 7 E | 7 SE | 8 SE | 8 SE |
| Gusts | 11 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 14 |
| Waves | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.3 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 |
- 6:00 pm 59° 8 SE 0.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 57° 8 SE 0.3 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 6 SE 0.3 ft
- 3:00 am 54° 6 SE 0.3 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 4 SSW 0.2 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 1 NNW 0.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 65° 3 WSW 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 68° 4 S 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 48 / 66 °F | 10 mph ESE | 0.3 ft | 11:57 am | |
| Thu 29 | 46 / 68 °F | 6 mph S | 0.3 ft | 12:32 am · 12:48 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 72 °F | 11 mph WNW | 0.9 ft | 1:27 am · 1:46 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 62 °F | 7 mph N | 0.5 ft | 2:29 am · 2:50 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 49 / 64 °F | 4 mph SSE | 0.3 ft | 2:34 am · 2:59 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 51 / 67 °F | 4 mph SSE | 0.3 ft | 3:42 am · 4:08 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 54 / 68 °F | 8 mph E | 0.4 ft | 4:47 am · 5:13 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 68 °F | 10 mph E | 0.6 ft | 5:48 am · 6:11 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 58 / 67 °F | 12 mph ESE | 1.3 ft | 6:43 am · 7:04 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 55 / 65 °F | 12 mph W | 2.6 ft | 7:33 am · 7:53 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 51 / 61 °F | 12 mph NW | 1.7 ft | 8:19 am · 8:38 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 46 / 59 °F | 10 mph NW | 1.5 ft | 9:01 am · 9:21 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 40 / 57 °F | 7 mph N | 0.9 ft | 9:41 am · 10:03 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 40 / 57 °F | 5 mph NE | 0.6 ft | 10:19 am · 10:44 pm |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 46° / 68° 0.3 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 54° / 72° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 47° / 62° 0.5 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 49° / 64° 0.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 51° / 67° 0.3 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 54° / 68° 0.4 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 56° / 68° 0.6 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 (+2.4 °F; normal high: 63 °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 5:56 pm (local time).
The sun in Woodland Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:26 am
- Full dark 7:04 pm
- Civil dawn 6:58 am
- Civil dusk 6:33 pm
- Solar noon 12:46 pm (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 40 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:28 pm
- Full dark 7:04 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,740 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Woodland Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:37–3:37 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:08–4:08 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:02–11:02 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:11–8:11 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Woodland Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 2.9 mi
- Jetty 3.0 mi
- Hope Creek Jetty 8.1 mi
- Boat ramp 4.7 mi
- Boat ramp 6.6 mi
- Hancock Harbor 7.0 mi
- Greenwich Boatworks & Marina 7.5 mi
- Boat ramp 7.7 mi
- Marina 7.1 mi
- Marina 8.6 mi
- Smith's Bait Shop 6.7 mi
- Red Mill Tackle 7.4 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: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 17 ft deep.
From the shoreline (1.4 mi from Woodland Beach) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep3.1 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. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 3.1 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- 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
Ship John Shoal Light 5.6 mi east
- Light
- A white flash every 5 s · Fl W 5s
- Range
- 16 nautical miles (18 mi)
- Light height
- 49 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 46 ft
- Built
- 1877
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Woodland BeachTides nearby
- Greenwich8.3 mi
- Port Mahon11 mi
- Fairton14 mi
- Bridgeton14 mi
- Oakwood Beach15 mi
- Newport16 mi
- Fortescue17 mi
- Delaware City18 mi
- Bowers Beach19 mi
- South Bowers20 mi
Woodland Beach at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 39.333° N, 75.475° W.
- It is 43 mi northwest of Lewes, the main place in Delaware. The sun rises 2 min later and sets at the same time than in Lewes.
- The nearest tide station, Woodland Beach, is 0.4 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Fraland Beach (1.8 mi).
Questions about Woodland BeachQuestions
What time is high tide today in Woodland Beach?
Today in Woodland Beach there is high tide at 11:57 am (7.0 ft) and low tides at 6:18 am and 7:15 pm. Tide coefficient 75.
What time is sunset today in Woodland Beach?
At 6:05 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Woodland Beach?
At 7:27 am. First light comes at 6:27 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:37–3:37 am, Minor 10:02–11:02 am, Major 2:08–4:08 pm, Minor 7:11–8:11 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Woodland Beach?
Overcast, from 48 °F to 66 °F, with a gentle breeze from the southeast (9 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Woodland Beach?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.2 ft waves with a period of 3.0 s from the southeast. The water is 61.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Woodland Beach?
The best time to visit Woodland 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 Woodland Beach (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).