Ocean City Waves

Courtesy of Kristen Vance

 Kristen Vance

DELMARVA - Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach have announced the closure of ocean access Monday as rough waters lash Delmarva’s coastline.

Dewey Beach officials say the dangerous waves and rip currents have only increased since this morning, Aug. 18, with wind speeds tripling since 9 a.m. Though the beaches remain open, beachgoers are restricted from entering the water.

In Rehoboth, swimming was prohibited under a red flag advisory due to the high winds and heavy surf as of about noon, according to city officials. A post on Rehoboth Beach’s official Facebook page said the heavy surf and increased rip currents are likely to continue and intensify through Thursday.

Hurricane Erin, while currently not projected to make landfall here on Delmarva, is expected to bring increasingly rough waters to our beaches throughout the week, according to WBOC Chief Meteorologist Mike Lichniak.

This article will be updated as more coastal communities implement restrictions.

 

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Sean joined WBOC as Digital Content Producer in February 2023. Originally from New Jersey, Sean graduated from Rutgers University with bachelor’s degrees in East Asian Studies and Religion. He has lived in New York, California, and Virginia before he and his wife finally found a place to permanently call home in Maryland. With family in Laurel, Ocean Pines, Berlin, and Captain’s Cove, Sean has deep ties to the Eastern Shore and is thrilled to be working at WBOC serving the community.

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