62°
Rain Showers Likely
64%
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Sussex County · Atlantic Ocean
Indian River Inlet
The inlet connecting Indian River Bay to the Atlantic, spanned by the 2,600-foot Indian River Inlet Bridge. A major fishing destination — surf casting for striped bass, flounder, bluefish, and red drum. Currents here are strong and the swimming isn't casual.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
NWS alert active · 25 mph wind · 64% rain
Weather
- 62°F air — chilly for a beach day
- 64% rain — rain likely at some point
- 25 mph wind — strong wind — umbrellas will flip
Water
- 56°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
Safety
- NWS alert active — coastal flood advisory issued april 18 at 4:00pm edt until april 19 at 2:00am edt by nws mount holly nj
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0 Swim
0 Sunbathe
34 Walk
1 Fish
59 Photo
Best for photography today
Weather alert in effect
Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 18 at 4:00PM EDT until April 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Atmosphere
Air Temp
62°F
Cloudy
Wind
15 to 25 mph
W
Rain
64%
Sunday
UV Peak
2 Low
Peaks 09 AM · burn in ~100m
Tomorrow
56°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
56°F
Cold
Wave Height
2.6 ft
8s period
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:19 AM
Sunset
7:38 PM
Moon · 3%
New Moon
Spring tides — bigger range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:45 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 9:58 AM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 3:47 PM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 10:16 PM | High | 5.3 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
56°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
20%
49
54°
Sunny
1%
46
66°
Chance Rain Showers
26%
52
65°
Sunny
1%
64
67°
Sunny
3%
63
65°
Chance Rain Showers
30%
52
What to Bring Today
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 15 to 25 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 56°F — dangerously cold
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 64% chance of rain
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.
Minor
7:50 PM - 8:50 PM
Major
12:20 AM - 2:20 AM
Minor
6:10 AM - 7:10 AM
Major
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Delaware Seashore State Park lots.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on leash outside swim areas.
Entry Fee
$4/person DE resident, $8 non-resident
Address
Indian River Inlet, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Indian River Inlet.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Indian River Inlet from the National Weather Service.
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS