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Dewey Beach Surf Forecast, Delaware

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Dewey Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
6s
Wind
15mph
S / Gusts 23mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.5ft @ 10sESE
Wind Swell
3.9ft @ 6sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 1-2ft waves. Winds back off through the day and conditions clean up to fair by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|13-17mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor - Fair

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 10s with light winds out of the E. The NE wind kicks in by afternoon — 15mph and poor by then.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|7-15mph NE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Dewey Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Dewey Beach is a classic mid-Atlantic beach break offering accessible, forgiving waves ideal for learning and progression. Located along Delaware's resort-oriented coastline, this sandy bottom break receives consistent swell during autumn and winter months when Atlantic storms generate quality waves. The beach's proximity to the Delaware Bay inlet and residential areas makes it a popular but manageable spot for surfers of all levels seeking reliable conditions.

Inlet currentsSeasonal rip currentsCrowded on weekends

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Dewey Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Dewey Beach?
The current wave height at Dewey Beach is 1-2+ft with a 6s swell period. Wind is S at 15mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Dewey Beach surf forecast?
Our Dewey Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Dewey Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Dewey Beach is 1-2+ft, produced by a 0.5ft ESE primary swell at 10s, a 3.9ft S wind swell swell at 6s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Dewey Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Dewey Beach is Sunday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 4ft waves, a 7s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.