Dewey Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Dewey Beach, Delaware
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
78/100
- 60°F, wind 5 mph
- Low UV (2)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
78/100
- 71°F, wind 9 mph
- Clear skies
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
78/100
- 72°F, wind 10 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
- Clear skies
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 3:34 AM | 0.3 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:02 AM | 4.8 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 4:22 PM | 0.5 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:20 PM | 3.6 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 66°F. That is 1° below the October average of 67°F here.
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 78 out of 100 — good. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Dewey Beach?
About 66°F. That is 1° below the October average of 67°F here.
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.