77°
Sunny
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Sussex County, DE · Delaware Bay
Prime Hook NWR — Fowler Beach
Fowler Beach Rd, Milton, DE 19968
A beach unit of the 10,000-acre Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge on Delaware Bay. Horseshoe crab sanctuary and piping plover nesting site — the beach is closed every spring/summer to protect federally threatened plovers and state-endangered least terns, typically reopening October 1.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
77°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 58. South wind 0 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 77°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 61°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
79 /100
great
60 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
77°F
Clear
Wind
10 mph
E
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
83°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
61°F
Cold
Water Quality
Clean
31 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 7mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:37 AM
Sunset
8:21 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:13 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 11:50 AM | High | 3.8 ft |
| 5:54 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
83°
Sunny
1%
75
90°
Sunny
0%
67
92°
Sunny
1%
67
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
47%
24
69°
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
26%
61
71°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
22%
57
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 61°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Small refuge lot at the end of Fowler Beach Rd.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the beach.
Entry Fee
Free — no entrance fee for the refuge
Address
Fowler Beach Rd, Milton, DE 19968
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Prime Hook NWR — Fowler Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Prime Hook NWR — Fowler Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Prime Hook NWR — Fowler Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the beach.
Is there an entry fee at Prime Hook NWR — Fowler Beach?
Entry to Prime Hook NWR — Fowler Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Prime Hook NWR — Fowler Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Prime Hook NWR — Fowler Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Prime Hook NWR — Fowler Beach?
Amenities at Prime Hook NWR — Fowler Beach include wildlife observation, beach (seasonal access).
When is the water warmest at Prime Hook NWR — Fowler 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 Prime Hook NWR — Fowler Beach located?
Prime Hook NWR — Fowler Beach is in Sussex County, DE, at Fowler Beach Rd, Milton, DE 19968.
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