83°
Mostly Sunny
1%
82
Kent County, DE · Delaware Bay
Kitts Hummock Beach
3100 Kitts Hummock Rd, Dover, DE 19901
A small Delaware Bay community beach three miles from Dover Air Force Base, similar in character to Pickering. Beachcombing, surf fishing, and horseshoe crab viewing are the draws — shore gets muddy at low tide so it's not a swim beach. Includes a foot-wash and dog-wash station at the public entrance.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
83°F air · 71°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 10 mph.
Weather
- 83°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
79 /100
great
80 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
83°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
S
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
88°F
Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
7:25 PM
5.7 ft · in 4.7h
Water Quality
Clean
36 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 2w ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:36 AM
Sunset
8:31 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:10 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 6:58 AM | High | 4.7 ft |
| 1:12 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 7:25 PM | High | 5.7 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
88°
Partly Sunny
5%
84
80°
Showers And Thunderstorms
86%
15
83°
Mostly Sunny
13%
84
85°
Mostly Sunny
2%
82
90°
Mostly Sunny
3%
74
95°
Mostly Sunny
13%
74
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- 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
8:10 PM - 10:10 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
Small public lot at the beach entrance.
Dogs
Leashed dogs permitted. Dog wash on-site.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
3100 Kitts Hummock Rd, Dover, DE 19901
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Kitts Hummock Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Kitts Hummock Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Kitts Hummock Beach dog-friendly?
Leashed dogs permitted. Dog wash on-site.
Is there an entry fee at Kitts Hummock Beach?
Entry to Kitts Hummock Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Kitts Hummock Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Kitts Hummock Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Kitts Hummock Beach?
Amenities at Kitts Hummock Beach include foot wash, dog wash, wildlife viewing, seasonal facilities.
When is the water warmest at Kitts Hummock Beach?
Delaware Bay peaks in July and August at roughly 76-80°F — warmer and calmer than the open Atlantic. Comfortable swimming mid-June through September.
Where is Kitts Hummock Beach located?
Kitts Hummock Beach is in Kent County, DE, at 3100 Kitts Hummock Rd, Dover, DE 19901.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS