Daily Beach Report | Delmarva Beach Guide

Should you go to the beach today?

Check local conditions and posted beach flags before deciding. Rip-current risk is unavailable; follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.

Best beach picks: Cape Henlopen, Ocean City, MD, Assateague Island, Indian River Inlet

Best time to go

5:00 PM-8:00 PM

Lowest combined rain and wind impact in the available forecast

What to watch out for

Unavailable

Unavailable rip risk

Rip-current risk is unavailable; follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.

Best activities

Beach walks, guarded water activities when permitted, and protected-water alternatives.

Best Times Today

A quick planning grid for the most common beach-day decisions.

Swimming

5:00 PM-8:00 PM

Lowest combined rain and wind impact in the available forecast

Surfing

5:00 PM-8:00 PM

Best available combination of wind and rain; confirm surf quality at the beach

Beach walk

Around low tide

Wider, firmer sand around lower water

Fishing

Around the next high tide

Moving water around a tide change

Kayaking / paddleboarding

5:00 PM-8:00 PM

Lowest combined rain and wind impact in the available forecast

Sunset photos

5:23 PM-6:08 PM

Avoiding crowds

Before 9:30 AM

Typical lower-crowd arrival window

Beach Safety

Conditions can change quickly. Always follow posted beach flags, lifeguard instructions, and official local advisories.

Rip Current Risk

Unavailable

Current NWS rip-current guidance is unavailable. Check posted beach flags before swimming.

Swimming Recommendation

Check locally

Use guarded beaches and follow lifeguard instructions.

Lifeguards

Check locally

Coverage varies by town, beach, time, and season. Swim only where and when guards are on duty.

Thunderstorm Risk

Low

Surf Zone Hazards

Unavailable

Latest NWS outlook: Unavailable surf is forecast regionally. Rip-current risk is unavailable; conditions vary by beach and near structures.

Water Quality

Check locally

Check posted advisories and state monitoring resources for the beach you plan to visit.

Ocean & Surf Conditions

Latest NWS outlook: Unavailable surf is forecast regionally. Rip-current risk is unavailable; conditions vary by beach and near structures.

Surf Height

Unavailable

Surf Quality

Unavailable

Swell

Period

9 seconds

Surf Forecast

Latest available period

Tide Effect

Rising after low tide

Ocean Temp

Unavailable

Water Comfort

Check current water temperature

Surf recommendation: Choose a guarded beach and reassess conditions at the waterline.

Today's Beach Weather

Clear sky near 61°F during the last available forecast period.

Current Temp

41°F

Forecast High

64°F

Feels Like

38°F

Sky

Clear sky

Humidity

85%

Rain Chance

Low

Storm Chance

Low

Wind Trend

Steady

Hourly snapshot

5:00 AM

41°F

Clear sky

NE 2-6 mph

Rain 0%

8:00 AM

41°F

Clear sky

NNE 2-6 mph

Rain 0%

11:00 AM

55°F

Clear sky

NE 4-8 mph

Rain 0%

2:00 PM

64°F

Clear sky

NNE 4-8 mph

Rain 0%

5:00 PM

61°F

Clear sky

NE 1-5 mph

Rain 0%

Wind & Comfort

NE winds around 3-7 mph are expected near Rehoboth Beach. Speeds should remain fairly steady through the available forecast window.

Current Wind

Good

NE 3-7 mph

Gusts

Good

Up to 8mph

Direction

Afternoon Trend

Steady

Beach Impact

Generally manageable for beach setups

Surf Impact

Limited wind-driven texture

Bay Impact

More manageable in protected water

Umbrella / Canopy

Good

Use normal anchoring precautions

Tides

Low Tide

1:34 AM

Height: 0.1ft

High Tide

8:17 AM

Height: 3.3ft

Low Tide

2:16 PM

Height: 0.2ft

High Tide

8:32 PM

Height: 2.9ft

Current tide phase

Rising after low tide

Best beach walk: Around low tide

Fishing note: Moving water around high and low tide changes can improve fishing activity.

Predicted heights are in feet relative to Mean Lower Low Water at NOAA station 8558690. Timing varies elsewhere along the coast and in the bays.

Sun, Moon & Light

First Light

6:49 AM

Sunrise

7:19 AM

Morning Golden Hour

7:19 AM-8:04 AM

Solar Noon

12:44 PM

Evening Golden Hour

5:23 PM-6:08 PM

Sunset

6:08 PM

Last Light

6:38 PM

UV, Heat & Sun Protection

The current NWS UV category is unavailable. Use sun protection and check the latest forecast before extended exposure.

UV Index

Unavailable

Peak UV

Unavailable

Late morning through mid-afternoon

Sunscreen

SPF 30+, reapply regularly

Hydration

Bring water and take regular breaks

Shade

Shade is still useful for long visits

Heat Index

38°F

Bay Conditions

Lowest combined rain and wind impact in the available forecast. Tonight lower Delaware Bay forecast: E winds around 5 kt, becoming NE around 5 kt late. Seas 1 to 2 ft.

Rehoboth Bay

Good

Generally light wind-driven chop; verify locally

Wind: NE 3-7 mph; more exposed to west and southwest winds

Kayak/SUP: Good

Boating: Good

More manageable for small craft; keep checking wind.

Indian River Bay

Good

Generally light wind-driven chop; verify locally

Wind: NE 2-6 mph; open reaches and inlet approaches can be rougher

Kayak/SUP: Good

Boating: Good

More manageable for small craft; keep checking wind.

Little Assawoman Bay

Good

Generally light wind-driven chop; verify locally

Wind: NE 2-6 mph; protected pockets may be calmer than open water

Kayak/SUP: Good

Boating: Good

More manageable for small craft; keep checking wind.

Assawoman Bay

Good

Generally light wind-driven chop; verify locally

Wind: NNW 1-5 mph; longer fetches build chop in stronger wind

Kayak/SUP: Good

Boating: Good

More manageable for small craft; keep checking wind.

Delaware Bay

Good

1-2 ft in the lower Delaware Bay forecast

Wind: E winds around 5 kt, becoming NE around 5 kt late.

Kayak/SUP: Good

Boating: Good

More manageable for small craft; keep checking wind.

Bug/fly note: Light wind in parts of the region can mean more insects near marshes; bring repellent.

Fishing Outlook

A planning-level read on likely windows and tactics across surf, inlet, bay, and ocean water.

Delaware Surf & Inlets

Good

Best tide/window: Around the next high tide

Bait/tactic: Match bait and tackle to the current DNREC report, tide stage, and local water conditions.

Old Inlet Bait and Tackle had reports of tog caught on sand fleas from the inlet.

Agency report: Delaware Fishing Report, updated October 22, 2026

Maryland Surf, Inlet & Bays

Good

Best tide/window: Around the next high tide

Bait/tactic: Use the latest Maryland DNR report and current regulations when choosing bait and location.

Open the latest Maryland DNR report for current Atlantic and coastal-bay fishing observations.

Agency report: Maryland Fishing Report – October 21, updated October 21, 2026

Fishing ratings describe weather and tide favorability, not confirmed catches. Check current regulations and recent agency or tackle-shop reports.

Boating & Marine

Use caution or postpone exposed-water trips; review the latest NWS marine forecast and active advisories before departure.

Nearshore Seas

Poor

3-4 ft

Tonight: Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island, out 20 NM

Offshore Seas

Poor

4-5 ft

Tonight: Cape May to Fenwick Island, 20 to 60 NM

Wave Period

9 seconds

Primary swell E

Marine Wind

Poor

NE winds 5 to 10 kt.

Tonight coastal-water forecast

Small Craft Advisory

Not active

No active advisory found

Continue monitoring NWS alerts

Lower Delaware Bay

Good

1-2 ft

Tonight: E winds around 5 kt, becoming NE around 5 kt late.

Thunderstorm Risk

Low

Return to shore well before thunder reaches the area

Best Boating Window

Poor

9:00 PM-12:00 AM

Lowest combined rain and wind impact in the available forecast

Town-by-Town Conditions

Regional conditions interpreted for each major Delaware and Maryland beach stop.

Lewes

Good

Clear sky with N winds near 0-2 mph. Conditions are favorable for the listed activities.

Best use: Bay beach, family swimming, and walking
Surf: 1-2 ft
Wind: N 0-2 mph
Crowds: Heavier late morning through afternoon
Safety: Check locally rip current risk; follow posted flags

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Cape Henlopen

Good

Clear sky with N winds near 0-2 mph. Conditions are favorable for the listed activities.

Best use: State park ocean beach, walking, and fishing access
Surf: Unavailable
Wind: N 0-2 mph
Crowds: Heavier late morning through afternoon
Safety: Unavailable rip current risk; follow posted flags

Rehoboth Beach

Good

Clear sky with NE winds near 3-7 mph. Conditions are favorable for the listed activities.

Best use: Boardwalk, guarded swimming, and family beach time
Surf: Unavailable
Wind: NE 3-7 mph
Crowds: Heavier late morning through afternoon
Safety: Unavailable rip current risk; follow posted flags

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Dewey Beach

Good

Clear sky with NE winds near 3-7 mph. Conditions are favorable for the listed activities.

Best use: Ocean beach, watersports, and bay access
Surf: Unavailable
Wind: NE 3-7 mph
Crowds: Heavier late morning through afternoon
Safety: Unavailable rip current risk; follow posted flags

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Indian River Inlet

Good

Clear sky with NE winds near 2-6 mph. Conditions are favorable for the listed activities.

Best use: Inlet fishing, surf checks, and sightseeing
Surf: Strong inlet currents; check locally
Wind: NE 2-6 mph
Crowds: Heavier late morning through afternoon
Safety: Stay out of inlet currents and off wet rocks

Bethany Beach

Good

Clear sky with NE winds near 2-6 mph. Conditions are favorable for the listed activities.

Best use: Guarded swimming, family beach time, and walking
Surf: Unavailable
Wind: NE 2-6 mph
Crowds: Heavier late morning through afternoon
Safety: Unavailable rip current risk; follow posted flags

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South Bethany

Good

Clear sky with NE winds near 2-6 mph. Conditions are favorable for the listed activities.

Best use: Quieter beach time, swimming, and walking
Surf: Unavailable
Wind: NE 2-6 mph
Crowds: Heavier late morning through afternoon
Safety: Unavailable rip current risk; follow posted flags

Fenwick Island

Good

Clear sky with NE winds near 2-6 mph. Conditions are favorable for the listed activities.

Best use: Family beach time, surf checks, and paddling
Surf: Unavailable
Wind: NE 2-6 mph
Crowds: Heavier late morning through afternoon
Safety: Unavailable rip current risk; follow posted flags

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Ocean City, MD

Good

Clear sky with NNW winds near 1-5 mph. Conditions are favorable for the listed activities.

Best use: Guarded swimming, boardwalk, and beach activities
Surf: Unavailable
Wind: NNW 1-5 mph
Crowds: Heavier late morning through afternoon
Safety: Unavailable rip current risk; follow posted flags

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Assateague Island

Good

Clear sky with NNW winds near 1-5 mph. Conditions are favorable for the listed activities.

Best use: Nature beach, photography, and surf fishing
Surf: Unavailable
Wind: NNW 1-5 mph
Crowds: Heavier late morning through afternoon
Safety: Unavailable rip current risk; follow posted flags

Crowds, Parking & Local Notes

Expected Crowd

High

Heavier late morning through afternoon

Best Arrival

Good

9:00 PM

Parking

Use town meters, apps, or park information where required

Traffic

Moderate

Expect heavier Route 1 and town traffic

Dogs / Rules

Seasonal rules vary by town; check posted signs

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Sources & Updates

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Last updated for Oct 25, 2026 at 3:41 AM.

Beach, ocean, bay, and weather conditions can change quickly. This report is for planning purposes only. Always follow official warnings, posted beach flags, local authorities, and lifeguard instructions.

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