82°
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New Castle County, DE · Delaware Bay
Augustine Beach
Augustine Beach Rd, Port Penn, DE 19709
A DNREC access area on the Delaware River near Port Penn — free parking, a boat launch, restrooms, showers, and accessible beach access. Fishing from the beach or the jetty near the ramp. The cleanest public river-beach access in New Castle County.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
82°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 58. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Weather
- 82°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 61°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
74 /100
great
62 Swim
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
82°F
Clear
Wind
5 mph
NE
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
87°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
61°F
Cold
Water Quality
Clean
31 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:36 AM
Sunset
8:24 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:26 AM | High | 6.1 ft |
| 8:40 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 2:05 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 8:18 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
87°
Sunny
0%
77
90°
Mostly Sunny
0%
68
92°
Mostly Sunny
3%
67
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
42%
24
73°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
22%
65
76°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
17%
71
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 61°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.
Minor
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Major
2:20 AM - 4:20 AM
Minor
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Major
2:50 PM - 4:50 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free lot at the access area. Arrive early; limited spaces.
Dogs
Leashed dogs permitted.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Augustine Beach Rd, Port Penn, DE 19709
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Augustine Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Augustine Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Augustine Beach dog-friendly?
Leashed dogs permitted.
Is there an entry fee at Augustine Beach?
Entry to Augustine Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Augustine Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Augustine Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Augustine Beach?
Amenities at Augustine Beach include boat launch, restrooms, showers, picnic tables, porta-potties, ADA access.
When is the water warmest at Augustine Beach?
Delaware Bay peaks in July and August at roughly 76-80°F — warmer and calmer than the open Atlantic. Comfortable swimming mid-June through September.
Where is Augustine Beach located?
Augustine Beach is in New Castle County, DE, at Augustine Beach Rd, Port Penn, DE 19709.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS