 Water temperature 68, wave heights 1 to 3 feet, a low rip current risk for the Delaware and southern New Jersey coast, moderate for the Maryland and Virginia coast. You can surf for the Delaware beaches before and after lifeguards are on duty, generally before 10 and after 5. At Ocean City, lifeguards in the stands 10 a.m. till 5.30. Dedicated surf beaches today because they change each day. Today, 44th Street, 124th Street, and the inlet is open.