71°
Sunny
0%
68
Sussex County, DE · Atlantic Ocean
Indian River Inlet
Indian River Inlet, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
The inlet connecting Indian River Bay to the Atlantic, spanned by the 2,600-foot Indian River Inlet Bridge. A major fishing destination — surf casting for striped bass, flounder, bluefish, and red drum. Currents here are strong and the swimming isn't casual.
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
69 /100
good
57 Swim
71 Sunbathe
81 Walk
66 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
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
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
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- 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
Delaware Seashore State Park lots.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on leash outside swim areas.
Entry Fee
$10/vehicle DE, $20/vehicle out-of-state (within Delaware Seashore SP)
Address
Indian River Inlet, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Indian River Inlet.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Indian River Inlet from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Indian River Inlet dog-friendly?
Dogs permitted on leash outside swim areas.
Is there an entry fee at Indian River Inlet?
$10/vehicle DE, $20/vehicle out-of-state (within Delaware Seashore SP)
Are there lifeguards at Indian River Inlet?
No lifeguards are stationed at Indian River Inlet. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Indian River Inlet?
Amenities at Indian River Inlet include fishing pier, jetty access, marina, bait shop.
When is the water warmest at Indian River Inlet?
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 Indian River Inlet located?
Indian River Inlet is in Sussex County, DE, at Indian River Inlet, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS