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Sunny
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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.
Cool but workable
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 60. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Weather
- 71°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 61°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
68 /100
good
60 Swim
72 Sunbathe
81 Walk
69 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.5 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
71°F
Clear
Wind
5 mph
SE
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
Tomorrow
75°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
61°F
Cold
Next High Tide
11:41 PM
4.6 ft · in 2.3h
Wave Height
2.6 ft
11s · ESE swell
Water Quality
Clean
5 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 8mo 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 Moderate
- DEZ004 Delaware Beaches — Rehoboth Beach Moderate
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:37 AM
Sunset
8:20 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:23 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 11:28 AM | High | 3.3 ft |
| 5:04 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 11:41 PM | High | 4.6 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
75°
Sunny
1%
75
87°
Sunny
0%
75
87°
Mostly Sunny
1%
75
84°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
44%
24
67°
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
26%
52
69°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
23%
57
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
- 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
10:20 PM - 11:20 PM
Major
2:20 AM - 4:20 AM
Minor
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Major
2:40 PM - 4:40 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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Delaware Seashore State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Delaware Seashore State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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