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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.
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
83 /100
great
80 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
83°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
S
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
89°F
Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
6:59 PM
5.0 ft · in 4.3h
Water Quality
Clean
10 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 2w ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:36 AM
Sunset
8:30 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 6:29 AM | High | 3.8 ft |
| 12:46 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 6:59 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
89°
Partly Sunny
4%
74
81°
Showers And Thunderstorms
87%
15
83°
Mostly Sunny
14%
84
84°
Sunny
2%
82
91°
Mostly Sunny
3%
74
96°
Mostly Sunny
12%
66
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).
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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