Compare 3 beaches in Lewes with live parking, tide and condition details before you head out.
3 beaches mapped · Summer 2026 · updated June 16, 2026
Cape Henlopen
Where the bay meets the ocean — wide dune-backed beaches, the WWII watchtowers, and a fishing pier inside a big state park. Entry is paid by the car and the swim-beach lot can close once it fills on hot days.
Lewes
Lewes’ Delaware Bay beach — flat, gentle water that’s ideal for little kids and a welcome break from the ocean surf. Parking runs on meters and seasonal permits along the bayfront streets.
Lewes
Lewes Public Beach is a beach in Lewes, Delaware. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.