Dewey Beach Surf Break

Dewey Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.70° N 75.07° W

Issued: 7 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Dewey Beach sea temperature is
18.8° C

1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Dewey Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dewey Beach surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with 127 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dewey Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Dewey Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dewey Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 12th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 12th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 11th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dewey Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.7
S
4
0.7
S
4
0.9
S
4
1
S
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.9
S
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
5
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
S
6
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
9
0.8
SSE
4
1.3
S
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
11
14
19
33
69
33
26
25
50
17
9
8
8
7
7
7
7
8
16
106
Wind (km/h)
10
S
25
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
W
0
SSE
15
WNW
10
SW
20
SSE
5
NW
25
NNW
20
NW
20
NNW
5
S
30
S
20
SSW
20
SE
25
SSE
30
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
3:24PM1.22m
3:42AM1.11m
4:20PM1.34m
4:39AM1.10m
5:15PM1.46m
5:35AM1.10m
6:10PM1.58m
6:30AM1.11m
7:05PM1.66m
7:25AM1.12m
7:59PM1.70m
8:21AM1.13m
8:54PM1.71m
Low Tide
8:56AM0.15m
9:33PM0.22m
9:47AM0.09m
10:35PM0.15m
10:39AM0.01m
11:37PM0.06m
11:33AM-0.07m
00:36AM-0.02m
12:28PM-0.15m
1:33AM-0.10m
1:23PM-0.21m
2:27AM-0.14m
2:17PM-0.25m
3:21AM-0.16m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
thunderstorm
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:23
8:23
8:24
8:24
8:25
8:25
 mm
1
7
1
10
5
3
2
Temp °C
16
20
19
23
26
23
28
31
29
27
28
26
24
27
27
24
26
26
22
22
24
Feels °C
14
15
15
22
25
23
30
33
32
30
30
26
20
24
24
24
21
22
20
20
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
E
6
0.2
E
5
0.1
E
5
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.1
E
9
0.5
SSE
5
0.1
E
9
0.4
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
19
11
5
2
1
33
26
2
15
2
9
4
6
6
3
3
7
8
8
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
SE
7
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
SE
5
0.2
SSE
5
Energy kJ
11
2
6
3
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
8
8
7
7
7
1
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
9
0.1
SE
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
SE
7
Energy kJ
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
3
0.7
S
4
0.7
S
4
0.9
S
4
1
S
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.9
S
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.7
NNW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.2
NNW
3
0.3
S
6
0.4
S
4
0.8
SSE
4
1.3
S
6
Energy kJ
10
14
19
33
69
25
50
17
12
2
2
1
6
4
16
106
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
19
2149
590
576
1489
216
9
33
137
2
425
66
357
1362
357
1167
1362
1033
1041
227
1041
Best forecast wave conditions in Delaware
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
2
3
1
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
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Information about the Dewey Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dewey Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dewey Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dewey Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Dewey Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Dewey Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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