Surf: General: While Dewey Beach has only average beachbreak surf, the peaks are spread out, so crowding isn't much of a problem. People will congregate at the better breaks north and south of here. Tides: Low and incoming Size: Chest high-overhead Wind: Southwest or West Swell: S, SE, NE Bottom: Sand Paddling: Not bad but can be some work on certain swells. Spot Rating: Fairly nondescript beach but can get good with the right wind/swell/sand combo. Access: Permit and paid parking options. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Not too bad. Local Vibe: Pretty mellow. Environment: Not too bad. Hazards: None really. Season: Storm dependent: tropical cyclones in the late summer and fall with frontal activity and nor'easters in the late fall and winter.