91°
Patchy Smoke
84%
35
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
Skip the beach today.
84% rain · NWS alert active · Bacteria above EPA action level
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Patchy smoke and showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy. High near 91, with temperatures falling to around 85 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 5am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Weather
- 91°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
- 84% rain — wet day — beach day is off
Water
- 76°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- NWS alert active — tornado watch issued july 18 at 1:55pm edt until july 18 at 9:00pm edt by nws mount holly nj
- Bacteria above EPA action level — recent usgs sample exceeded the federal beach action threshold
12 /100
skip
0 Swim
15 Sunbathe
27 Walk
4 Fish
59 Photo
Best for photography today
Weather alert in effect
Tornado Watch issued July 18 at 1:55PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 2:13AM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Atmosphere
Air Temp
91°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
10 mph
SW
Rain
84%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
7 High
High 01 PM–02 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
84°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
76°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
9:54 PM
0.5 ft · in 57m
Water Quality
Above threshold
1,354 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 13d ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:49 AM
Sunset
8:27 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:39 AM | High | 6.3 ft |
| 9:42 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 3:16 PM | High | 5.8 ft |
| 9:54 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:30 AM | High | 6.1 ft |
| 10:27 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 4:08 PM | High | 5.9 ft |
| 10:46 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:22 AM | High | 5.8 ft |
| 11:12 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 5:00 PM | High | 5.9 ft |
| 11:40 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:15 AM | High | 5.6 ft |
| 11:58 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 5:52 PM | High | 5.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:35 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 6:10 AM | High | 5.4 ft |
| 12:45 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 6:45 PM | High | 6.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:31 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 7:06 AM | High | 5.2 ft |
| 1:33 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 7:38 PM | High | 6.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:27 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 8:02 AM | High | 5.1 ft |
| 2:23 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 8:30 PM | High | 6.1 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8551851, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
84°
Sunny
6%
84
84°
Sunny
1%
86
84°
Showers And Thunderstorms
80%
16
84°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
71%
18
80°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
19%
78
83°
Sunny
8%
85
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 76°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 84% chance of rain
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 91°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
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
10:10 PM - 11:10 PM
Major
3:30 AM - 5:30 AM
Minor
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Major
3:50 PM - 5:50 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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Augustine Beach today?
Augustine Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS