Dewey Beach surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with 72 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dewey Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dewey Beach over the next 16 days.
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