Every week in the summer, Delaware Online/The News Journal provides this weekly guide to the Delaware beaches. Here's what's happening this week. Hurricane Erin isn't expected to make landfall, but the magnitude of the storm means that even as it passes hundreds of miles offshore, its effects will be felt along the coast.

If you'll be at the Delaware beaches this week, whether local or tourist, here's everything you need to know. At this time of year, most of the beach towns offer free concerts, movies, farmers markets and other activities multiple days a week. Check your town's website for details.

Local authorities in Delaware and Maryland have decided to ban surfing well ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Erin, an unfortunate first for regional surfers.

Hurricane Erin is passing by Virginia, Maryland and Delaware as the work week closes out. Although it won’t likely make landfall, the storm is causing dangerous conditions along coastal areas.

Familydestinationsguide.com has even named "9 Charming Beach Towns In Delaware You’ll Wish You Could Call Home." "Looking for dreamy beach towns in Delaware to call home? These 9 coastal gems offer sandy shores and small-town charm that will make you want to pack your bags," the story starts.

Check cameras on Coastal Highway between Dewey and Bethany beaches for flooding concerns. Cameras on and around the Charles W. Cullen Bridge over the Indian River Inlet have beach and bay views. There's also a good view of the Delaware Bay on Prime Hook Road, north of Broadkill Beach.

Delaware has a wide variety of beach options, from bustling family-friendly towns to ones suited for nightlife, but there's a more laid-back option nearby, too.

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