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Dewey Beach Surf Forecast

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Dewey Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
8.75s
Wind
13mph
SSW / Gusts 22mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.3ft @ 9sE
Wind Swell
2.2ft @ 4sSSE

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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

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor - Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on E swell at 9s with calm winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Expect 2-3ft all day on SE swell at 7s with barely a breath of wind — nothing amazing but surfable.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor - Fair

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ENE swell at 6s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s E|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor - Fair

Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with barely a breath of wind and fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ENE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor - Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with glassy conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm

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Dewey Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Dewey Beach?
The current wave height at Dewey Beach is 2-3ft with a 8.75s swell period. Wind is SSW at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
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.