Herring Point (Cape Henlopen)
Delaware
WBS Home Coast
Inside Cape Henlopen State Park, Herring Point is a scenic spot below the bluffs where locals check the surf on east swells. It can offer some of the better-shaped waves in the area when the sandbars cooperate. Park rules and entry fees apply, so check with the park before you go.
- Break type
- Beach break
- Best for
- Intermediate
- Best season
- August – October (hurricane swells); winter nor’easters for cold-water surfers
- Best swell
- East to Southeast
- Best wind
- West (offshore)
- Country
- United States
Know Before You Go
- Rip currents
- Strong currents near the cape
- State park rules apply
Spot guides are general information. Conditions change constantly. Always check local rules, talk to lifeguards and locals, and never paddle out beyond your ability.
Keep Exploring
Nearby Spots
- Rehoboth BeachDelaware4 mi away
- Dewey BeachDelaware5 mi away
- Indian River InletDelaware11 mi away
- Cape MayNew Jersey15 mi away
Forecast data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.