Delaware Beaches: Rehoboth, Dewey and Bethany: rip current risk and surf forecast

• High Surf Advisoryuntil Sat 8:00 PM

  High Surf Advisory issued September 24 at 5:36AM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

  * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Delaware Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is expected. Breaching of sand dunes is possible. Moderate tidal flooding could continue into the weekend. Cannot rule out major tidal flooding impacts, especially around Rehoboth Bay and Indian River.

  A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you and swim near a lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

• Rip Current Statementuntil Sat 8:00 PM

  Rip Current Statement issued September 24 at 5:36AM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

  * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Delaware Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is expected. Breaching of sand dunes is possible. Moderate tidal flooding could continue into the weekend. Cannot rule out major tidal flooding impacts, especially around Rehoboth Bay and Indian River.

  A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you and swim near a lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

• Coastal Flood Warninguntil Sat 2:00 AM

  Coastal Flood Warning issued September 24 at 5:36AM EDT until September 26 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

  * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Delaware Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is expected. Breaching of sand dunes is possible. Moderate tidal flooding could continue into the weekend. Cannot rule out major tidal flooding impacts, especially around Rehoboth Bay and Indian River.

  A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you and swim near a lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

• High Wind Watchuntil Sat 6:00 PM

  High Wind Watch issued September 24 at 3:03AM EDT until September 26 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

  * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Watch, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Friday. For the High Wind Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

  Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

• Wind Advisoryuntil Fri 6:00 PM

  Wind Advisory issued September 24 at 3:03AM EDT until September 25 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

  * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Watch, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Friday. For the High Wind Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

  Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

All alerts for this area.

High surf advisory in effect until 8 pm edt saturday

High rip current risk in effect through saturday evening

FZUS51 KPHI 240716
SRFPHI

Surf Zone Forecast for New Jersey and Delaware
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
316 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

NJZ014-242200-
Eastern Monmouth-
Including the beaches of Sandy Hook
316 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High. 
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet. 
Thunderstorm Potential**....None. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
High Temperature............In the upper 60s. 
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
   Belmar...................High at 06:12 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:09 PM EDT. 
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM. 
Sunset......................6:52 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High. 
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet. 
Thunderstorm Potential**....None. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. 
High Temperature............In the upper 60s. 
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
   Belmar...................High at 06:50 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:54 PM EDT. 
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM. 
Sunset......................6:50 PM.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/phi

$$

NJZ026-242200-
Coastal Ocean-
Including the beaches of Long Beach Island
316 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High. 
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet. 
Thunderstorm Potential**....None. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
High Temperature............In the upper 60s. 
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
   Barnegat Inlet...........High at 06:34 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:45 PM EDT. 
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM. 
Sunset......................6:52 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High. 
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet. 
Thunderstorm Potential**....None. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. 
High Temperature............In the upper 60s. 
Winds.......................Windy. North winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
   Barnegat Inlet...........High at 07:14 AM EDT.
                            Low at 01:33 PM EDT. 
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM. 
Sunset......................6:51 PM.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/phi

$$

NJZ025-242200-
Coastal Atlantic-
Including the beaches of Atlantic City
316 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High. 
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet. 
Thunderstorm Potential**....None. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
High Temperature............In the upper 60s. 
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic City............High at 06:23 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:24 PM EDT. 
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM. 
Sunset......................6:54 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High. 
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet. 
Thunderstorm Potential**....None. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. 
High Temperature............In the upper 60s. 
Winds.......................Windy. North winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic City............High at 07:02 AM EDT.
                            Low at 01:08 PM EDT. 
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM. 
Sunset......................6:52 PM.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/phi

$$

NJZ024-242200-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Including the beaches of Ocean City
316 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High. 
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet. 
Thunderstorm Potential**....None. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
High Temperature............In the upper 60s. 
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
   Cape May.................High at 06:57 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:45 PM EDT. 
Sunrise.....................6:48 AM. 
Sunset......................6:55 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High. 
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet. 
Thunderstorm Potential**....None. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. 
High Temperature............Around 70. 
Winds.......................Windy. North winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
   Cape May.................High at 07:36 AM EDT.
                            Low at 01:29 PM EDT. 
Sunrise.....................6:49 AM. 
Sunset......................6:54 PM.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/phi

$$

DEZ004-242200-
Delaware Beaches-
Including the beaches of Rehoboth Beach
316 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High. 
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet. 
Thunderstorm Potential**....None. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
High Temperature............In the upper 60s. 
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 30 to 35 mph.
Tides...
   Rehoboth Beach...........High at 06:35 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:36 PM EDT. 
Sunrise.....................6:49 AM. 
Sunset......................6:56 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High. 
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet. 
Thunderstorm Potential**....None. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of 
                            showers. 
High Temperature............Around 70. 
Winds.......................Windy. North winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
   Rehoboth Beach...........High at 07:17 AM EDT.
                            Low at 01:21 PM EDT. 
Sunrise.....................6:50 AM. 
Sunset......................6:55 PM.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/phi


$$

Staarmann

Waves

9.2 ft at 11 seconds from the ENE

Water temperature

70 °F

From NOAA's National Data Buoy Center. Wave height is the significant height, the average of the highest third; the largest waves run half again as high. Offshore buoys read bigger than the surf at the beach.

• Low tide1:12 AM0.6 ft
• High tide7:26 AM2.7 ft
• Low tide1:10 PM0.4 ft
• High tide7:51 PM3.1 ft

Low tide often exposes the sandbars and channels that shape rip currents, and the risk can run higher for an hour or two either side of it. Full tide table for Indian River Inlet (Coast Guard Station).

Sunrise today

6:50 AM

Sunset today

6:54 PM

Sunrise tomorrow

6:51 AM

Sunset tomorrow

6:52 PM

Times are Eastern Daylight Time. Lifeguards are off duty outside posted hours, and the rip current risk does not fall with the light.

• Rehoboth Beach

As the National Weather Service lists them in its surf zone forecast.

If a rip current carries you out

1. Do not fight the current. It pulls you away from the beach, not under the water.
2. Stay calm and keep your head above water. Float or tread water until the pull eases.
3. Swim parallel to the beach, along the shore, until you are out of the current, then angle in toward the beach.
4. If you cannot escape, face the shore, wave your arms and call for help.
5. If someone else is caught, do not go in after them. Get a lifeguard, call 911, and throw them something that floats.

Thunderstorms and lightning

No thunderstorms are in the forecast today. Water and open sand leave you the tallest thing around. When thunder roars, go indoors: leave the water and the beach for a building or a hard-topped vehicle, and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder before going back.

A rip current is a narrow stream of water flowing away from the beach, through the surf and past the breakers. It pulls swimmers out, not under. Rip current and lightning safety guidance from the National Weather Service.

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Rip current risk, surf, water temperature and UV from the National Weather Service surf zone forecast and beach forecast, office PHI, issued 316 AM EDT, 9/24/2026. Original at NWS. Waves and water temperature measured by NOAA's National Data Buoy Center. Tides from NOAA CO-OPS. Alerts from the National Weather Service for zone DEZ004.