Lewes beaches reopened early after crews removed 255 loads of sand from parking lots to restore eroded shoreline areas and improve access ahead of schedule.

Fenwick Island to fully close the beach as the surf worsens.

Gordons Pond beach in Cape Henlopen State Park will undergo a temporary closure to safeguard a newly discovered piping plover nest and potential chicks, as the species is listed as endangered and threatened. The closure will restrict access to the beach, affecting surf fishing, but drive-on access will still be permitted from specific points.