Indian River Inlet
Delaware
WBS Home Coast
Often called Delaware’s best wave, the inlet’s jetty helps build sandbars that can produce powerful, hollow waves. It is more consistent than the nearby town beaches, but the currents around the inlet are strong. Best left to experienced surfers. Beginners should watch from the beach first.
- Break type
- Jetty & inlet
- Best for
- Advanced
- 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
- Strong currents near the inlet
- Jetty rocks
- Crowds on good swells
Spot guides are general information. Conditions change constantly. Always check local rules, talk to lifeguards and locals, and never paddle out beyond your ability.
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Nearby Spots
- Bethany BeachDelaware5 mi away
- Dewey BeachDelaware6 mi away
- Rehoboth BeachDelaware7 mi away
- Herring Point (Cape Henlopen)Delaware11 mi away
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