80°
Mostly Sunny
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Sussex County, DE · Atlantic Ocean
Fenwick Island State Park
36880 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island, DE 19944
The Delaware state park just north of the Maryland line. Quieter than the resort towns, with three miles of undeveloped beach. Good surfing by Mid-Atlantic standards.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for swimming.
80°F air · 71°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 10 mph.
Weather
- 80°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
83 /100
great
89 Swim
84 Sunbathe
87 Walk
78 Fish
80 Photo
Best for swimming today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
80°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
S
Rain
0%
Today
Tomorrow
87°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
Rip Current Risk
Low
NWS SRF · PHI · DEZ004 · Issued Jun 25, 7:34 AM
Water Quality
Clean
5 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 2w ago
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
87°
Mostly Sunny
2%
82
83°
Showers And Thunderstorms
86%
15
85°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
19%
84
84°
Sunny
1%
84
88°
Mostly Sunny
2%
82
94°
Mostly Sunny
12%
74
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light 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 lot.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited May 1 - Sep 30.
Entry Fee
$10/vehicle DE, $20/vehicle out-of-state (fee season March 1–late Nov)
Address
36880 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island, DE 19944
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Fenwick Island State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Fenwick Island State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Fenwick Island State Park dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited May 1 - Sep 30.
Is there an entry fee at Fenwick Island State Park?
$10/vehicle DE, $20/vehicle out-of-state (fee season March 1–late Nov)
Are there lifeguards at Fenwick Island State Park?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Fenwick Island 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 Fenwick Island State Park?
Amenities at Fenwick Island State Park include lifeguards, bathhouse, showers, surf rentals.
When is the water warmest at Fenwick Island 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 Fenwick Island State Park located?
Fenwick Island State Park is in Sussex County, DE, at 36880 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island, DE 19944.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS