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.

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Today's Conditions

Ideal for swimming.

78°F air · 71°F water

Full NWS forecast for Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Weather

78°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — mostly sunny

Water

71°F water — swimmable, refreshing

86 /100

ideal

87 Swim

84 Sunbathe

87 Walk

76 Fish

80 Photo

Best for swimming today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

78°F

Clear

Wind

5 to 15 mph

Rain

Today

Tomorrow

85°F

Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

71°F

Refreshing

Next High Tide

6:37 PM

4.4 ft · in 3.9h

Wave Height

2.0 ft

8s · SSE swell

Water Quality

Clean

5 #/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 2w 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 Low
DEZ004 Delaware Beaches — Rehoboth Beach Low

NWS SRF · PHI · Issued Jun 25, 7:34 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

5:37 AM

Sunset

8:28 PM

Moon · 80%

Waxing Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
12:10 AM	Low	0.8 ft
6:07 AM	High	3.4 ft
11:56 AM	Low	0.6 ft
6:37 PM	High	4.4 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 25

78°

Mostly Sunny

Fri Jun 26

85°

Mostly Sunny

Sat Jun 27

81°

Showers And Thunderstorms

87%

Sun Jun 28

82°

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

18%

Mon Jun 29

80°

Sunny

Tue Jun 30

84°

Mostly Sunny

Wed Jul 1

89°

Mostly Sunny

12%

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 5 to 15 mph wind

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.

Major

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Minor

1:50 AM - 2:50 AM

Major

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Minor

4:40 PM - 5:40 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

lifeguardsbathhouseshowersmarinasurf rentalsfishing piers

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.