Dewey Beach or Rehoboth Beach today?
Dewey Beach, Delaware · Rehoboth Beach, Delaware — 4 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
96Dewey Beach
vs
96Rehoboth Beach
Too close to call today. Dewey Beach scores 96 and Rehoboth Beach scores 96 — 4 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 4 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Dewey Beach | Rehoboth Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 97 | 97 | tie |
| Families with kids | 97 | 97 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 98 | 98 | tie |
| Surfing | 47 | 47 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Dewey Beach | Rehoboth Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 74°F | 74°F |
| Wave height | 1.3 ft | 1.3 ft |
| Air temperature | 73°F | 73°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 8:29 AM | High 8:29 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 Rehoboth Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (96 and 96), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Dewey Beach and Rehoboth Beach?
About 4 km in a straight line. Close enough that they usually share weather and swell, so the difference is often in the shape of the beach rather than the forecast.