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South Indian River Inlet Beach
4.7★ · 39 Google ratings · Bethany Beach, Delaware
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 125 yd away · paid
Walk
200 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 450 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
77°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 14 samples clean · 2026
Map of South Indian River Inlet Beach
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1Parking125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Excellent amenities and lifeguard presence
The beach offers modern restrooms, food concessions, and attentive lifeguards known for rapid water rescues.
Visit on weekdays or off-season
Weekday visits offer significantly fewer crowds and easier parking compared to weekends.
Check jellyfish conditions beforehand
Confirm jellyfish activity status before visiting to avoid stings during spawning periods.
Verify dog policy online first
Confirm current dog restrictions directly with the park, as online information may not reflect actual policies.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
78°F · overcast
Water
77°F
Waves
1.2 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the SW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:50 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:02 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:16 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 6:45 AM.
Practical
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📍 27099 Coastal Hwy, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
🅿 Parking 125 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 200 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 450 yd away
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Questions
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Where do you park at South Indian River Inlet Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 125 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at South Indian River Inlet Beach?
200 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does South Indian River Inlet Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 450 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
