72°
Sunny
1%
75
Sussex County, DE · Atlantic Ocean
Dewey Beach
Delaware's party beach, just south of Rehoboth. Small town, big nightlife, young crowd. Also unusually dog-friendly for an Atlantic beach — dogs allowed year-round with off-leash hours early morning and late evening in summer.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
72°F air
Full NWS forecast for Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 0 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Weather
- 72°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 62°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
74 /100
great
64 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
72°F
Clear
Wind
0 to 10 mph
S
Rain
1%
Thursday
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
83°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
62°F
Cold
Wave Height
2.6 ft
9s · E swell
Water Quality
Clean
5 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ455)
The PHI office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- NJZ014 Eastern Monmouth — Sandy Hook Low
- NJZ026 Coastal Ocean — Long Beach Island Low
- NJZ025 Coastal Atlantic — Atlantic City Low
- NJZ024 Atlantic Coastal Cape May — Ocean City Low
- DEZ004 Delaware Beaches — Rehoboth Beach Low
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:36 AM
Sunset
8:20 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:23 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 11:28 AM | High | 3.3 ft |
| 5:04 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 11:41 PM | High | 4.6 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
83°
Sunny
0%
75
83°
Mostly Sunny
1%
75
80°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
47%
24
66°
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
26%
41
67°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
23%
47
69°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
23%
57
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 62°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Metered paid parking.
Dogs
Dogs allowed before 9:30 AM and after 5:30 PM in summer. Off-leash permitted with Dewey Beach dog license. Year-round dog access otherwise.
Entry Fee
Free beach access; paid parking
Address
Dewey Beach, DE 19971
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Dewey Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Dewey Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Dewey Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed before 9:30 AM and after 5:30 PM in summer. Off-leash permitted with Dewey Beach dog license. Year-round dog access otherwise.
Is there an entry fee at Dewey Beach?
Entry to Dewey Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Dewey Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Dewey Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Dewey Beach?
Amenities at Dewey Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, bars and restaurants, showers.
When is the water warmest at Dewey Beach?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Dewey Beach located?
Dewey Beach is in Sussex County, DE, at Dewey Beach, DE 19971.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS