81°
Mostly Sunny
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Kent County, DE · Delaware Bay
Big Stone Beach
Big Stone Beach Rd, Frederica, DE 19946
A secluded Delaware Bay beach near Frederica with no marked public access, no facilities, and room for 2-3 cars at the beach-end of the road. Most land to the north is privately-held conservation property; public access is limited but it's one of the quietest Bay beaches in Delaware.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
81°F air · 71°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Weather
- 81°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
82 /100
great
77 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
81°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
SE
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
6:59 PM
5.0 ft · in 4.3h
Water Quality
Clean
10 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:36 AM
Sunset
8:30 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 6:29 AM | High | 3.8 ft |
| 12:46 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 6:59 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
85°
Mostly Sunny
4%
82
79°
Showers And Thunderstorms
87%
15
80°
Mostly Sunny
13%
84
81°
Sunny
2%
82
87°
Mostly Sunny
3%
82
91°
Mostly Sunny
13%
74
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Roadside parking for ~2-3 cars at the end of Big Stone Beach Rd.
Dogs
Leashed dogs permitted.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Big Stone Beach Rd, Frederica, DE 19946
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Big Stone Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Big Stone Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Big Stone Beach dog-friendly?
Leashed dogs permitted.
Is there an entry fee at Big Stone Beach?
Entry to Big Stone Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Big Stone Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Big Stone Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Big Stone Beach?
Amenities at Big Stone Beach include secluded shoreline.
When is the water warmest at Big Stone 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 Big Stone Beach located?
Big Stone Beach is in Kent County, DE, at Big Stone Beach Rd, Frederica, DE 19946.
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