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Sussex County, DE · Atlantic Ocean
Delaware Seashore State Park
39415 Inlet Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Six miles of Atlantic coastline and Rehoboth Bay frontage between Dewey Beach and Bethany. Family-oriented with two lifeguarded swim areas (north and south of Indian River Inlet), surf fishing, and the iconic Indian River Inlet Bridge overhead.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 78°F water · 85°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny. High near 85, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. South wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Weather
- 85°F air — ideal beach weather
- 20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 78°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued september 9 at 1:09pm edt until september 10 at 10:00am edt by nws mount holly nj
59 /100
good
45 Swim
67 Sunbathe
80 Walk
37 Fish
75 Photo
Best for walking today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued September 9 at 1:09PM EDT until September 10 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
85°F
Clear
Wind
15 to 20 mph
S
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
Tomorrow
85°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
78°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
8:15 PM
5.2 ft · in 58m
Wave Height
3.3 ft
4s · SW swell
Barometer
29.87 inHg
1012 hPa · buoy 44009
Water Quality
Clean
30 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9d ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ455)
The PHI office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- NJZ014 Eastern Monmouth — Sandy Hook Low
- NJZ026 Coastal Ocean — Long Beach Island Low
- NJZ025 Coastal Atlantic — Atlantic City Low
- NJZ024 Atlantic Coastal Cape May — Ocean City Low
- DEZ004 Delaware Beaches — Rehoboth Beach Low
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:36 AM
Sunset
7:19 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:40 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 7:50 AM | High | 4.4 ft |
| 1:40 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 8:15 PM | High | 5.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:28 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 8:41 AM | High | 4.7 ft |
| 2:34 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 9:03 PM | High | 5.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:10 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 9:27 AM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 3:24 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 9:48 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:50 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 10:11 AM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 4:10 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 10:30 PM | High | 4.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:28 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 10:52 AM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 4:55 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 11:11 PM | High | 4.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:06 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 11:34 AM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 5:41 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 11:52 PM | High | 4.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:46 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 12:16 PM | High | 4.8 ft |
| 6:30 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8557380, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
85°
Sunny
4%
81
77°
Chance Rain Showers
41%
63
79°
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
23%
75
82°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
66%
22
80°
Mostly Sunny
9%
85
80°
Sunny
4%
86
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 15 to 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 78°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
10:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Minor
4:30 AM - 5:30 AM
Major
10:50 AM - 12:50 PM
Minor
6:10 PM - 7:10 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Park lots at north and south beaches.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on guarded beach May 1 - Sep 30. Permitted on unguarded stretches year-round on leash.
Entry Fee
$10/vehicle DE, $20/vehicle out-of-state (fee season March 1–late Nov)
Address
39415 Inlet Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Delaware Seashore State Park today?
Delaware Seashore State Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Delaware Seashore State Park dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on guarded beach May 1 - Sep 30. Permitted on unguarded stretches year-round on leash.
Is there an entry fee at Delaware Seashore State Park?
$10/vehicle DE, $20/vehicle out-of-state (fee season March 1–late Nov)
Are there lifeguards at Delaware Seashore State Park?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Delaware Seashore State Park during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Delaware Seashore State Park?
Amenities at Delaware Seashore State Park include lifeguards, bathhouse, showers, marina, surf rentals, fishing piers.
When is the water warmest at Delaware Seashore State Park?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Delaware Seashore State Park located?
Delaware Seashore State Park is in Sussex County, DE, at 39415 Inlet Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS