Dewey Beach or Fenwick Island Beach today?
Dewey Beach, Delaware · Fenwick Island, Delaware — 25 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
78Dewey Beach
vs
78Fenwick Island Beach
Too close to call today. Dewey Beach scores 78 and Fenwick Island Beach scores 78, 25 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Dewey Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 69 vs 62.
- Go to Fenwick Island Beach for surfing — surfing 63 vs 52.
| Activity | Dewey Beach | Fenwick Island Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 69 | 62 | Dewey Beach |
| Families with kids | 75 | 66 | Dewey Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 71 | 71 | tie |
| Surfing | 52 | 63 | Fenwick Island Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Dewey Beach | Fenwick Island Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 66°F | 67°F |
| Wave height | 1.7 ft | 3.1 ft |
| Air temperature | 57°F | 58°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 6 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 10:02 AM | High 9:47 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Dewey Beach or Fenwick Island Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (78 and 78), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Dewey Beach and Fenwick Island Beach?
About 25 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Dewey Beach or Fenwick Island Beach?
Dewey Beach today — 75 against 66 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.