78°
Mostly Sunny
0%
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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
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
82 /100
great
87 Swim
84 Sunbathe
87 Walk
76 Fish
80 Photo
Best for swimming today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
78°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 15 mph
S
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
7 High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
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
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
85°
Mostly Sunny
3%
82
81°
Showers And Thunderstorms
87%
15
82°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
18%
84
80°
Sunny
1%
82
84°
Mostly Sunny
2%
82
89°
Mostly Sunny
12%
74
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
- 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
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.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS