Delaware
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Dewey Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Dewey Beach, Delaware. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–1ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 8mph from the SW. Afternoon breeze fills in to 16mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 11mph SSW winds.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and very poor conditions with 12mph ENE winds.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–1ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and very poor with moderate ENE wind around 8mph.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Dewey Beach is 1ft with a 6.55s swell period. Wind is SSE at 9mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Dewey Beach is 1ft, produced by a 1.2ft SE primary swell at 7s, a 0.6ft ESE secondary swell at 6s, a 0.3ft N tertiary swell at 3s, a 0.7ft S wind swell swell at 2s. 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Dewey Beach is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 4.6s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Dewey Beach works best with a E swell and W winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Dewey Beach. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Dewey Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Dewey Beach is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Dewey Beach include inlet currents, seasonal rip currents, crowded on weekends. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
