Dewey Beach or Rehoboth Beach today?
Dewey Beach, Delaware · Rehoboth Beach, Delaware — 4 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
78Dewey Beach
vs
78Rehoboth Beach
Too close to call today. Dewey Beach scores 78 and Rehoboth Beach scores 78 — 4 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Go to Dewey Beach for surfing — surfing 52 vs 41.
- Go to Rehoboth Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 73 vs 69.
| Activity | Dewey Beach | Rehoboth Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 69 | 73 | Rehoboth Beach |
| Families with kids | 75 | 81 | Rehoboth Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 71 | 71 | tie |
| Surfing | 52 | 41 | Dewey Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Dewey Beach | Rehoboth Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 66°F | 66°F |
| Wave height | 1.7 ft | 1.4 ft |
| Air temperature | 57°F | 57°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 6 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 10:02 AM | High 10:02 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 (78 and 78), 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.
Which is better with kids, Dewey Beach or Rehoboth Beach?
Rehoboth Beach today — 81 against 75 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.