Dewey Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Dewey Beach, Delaware
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
96/100
- 75°F, wind 6 mph
- Moderate UV (3)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
90/100
- 79°F, wind 6 mph
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
92/100
- 77°F, wind 5 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS PHI Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-28. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 2:23 AM | 0.5 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:29 AM | 4.2 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 2:28 PM | 0.2 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:52 PM | 4.8 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Rehoboth Beach · 3.5 km away.
About Dewey Beach
Dewey Beach sits on the Delaware coast, where the water runs from about 42°F in February to 75°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in July, August and September — 3 months of the year — peaking around 75°F in July and dropping to about 42°F in February.
Today it is 74°F. That is right on the August average of 74°F for this beach.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Rehoboth Beach about 3.5 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Dewey Beach?
We score today 96 out of 100 — great. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Dewey Beach?
About 74°F. That is right on the August average of 74°F for this beach.
Are there rip currents at Dewey Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Dewey Beach as low for today. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Rehoboth Beach about 3.5 km away on the open coast.