Bethany Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-States – Delaware)
| Name: | Bethany |
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| Type: | beach/Jetty |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: ENE | Offshore Wind: SW |
Bethany in Delaware is an exposed beach/Jetty break that has reliable surf and can work at any time of the year. Ideal winds are from the southwest. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the east northeast. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Best around mid tide when the tide is rising. Sometimes crowded. Watch out for rocks and locals.
Overall Bethany Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Bethany surf quality by season and Bethany surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Bethany |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Bethany:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Fenwick | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | Indian River (Southside) | 5 mi |
| Third closest break | Indian River (Northside) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | 120th Street | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Ocean City | 9 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Bethany: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Delaware Bay Buoy | 20 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Potomac Buoy | 78 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Patapsco Buoy | 84 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Brant Beach Buoy | 88 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Stingray Point Buoy | 94 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Bethany: |
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| Closest tide station | Inlet (Coast Guard Station), Indian River, Delaware | 6 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Fenwick Island Light, Delaware | 6 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Indian River Inlet (USCG Station), Delaware | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Indian River Inlet (USCG Station), Delaware (2) | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Inlet (bridge), Indian River, Delaware | 6 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Bethany: |
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| Closest ski area | Spring Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 125 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Blue Marsh (United States) | 138 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Bear Creek Ski Area (United States) | 140 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Ski Roundtop (United States) | 148 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ski Liberty (United States) | 150 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Bethany: |
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| Closest city location | Ocean View (United States) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Long Neck (United States) | 8 mi |
| Third closest city location | Selbyville (United States) | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Ocean Pines (United States) | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Ocean City (United States) | 12 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Bethany is Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Rgnl Airport (SBY) in USA, 45 km (28 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Bethany is Cape May Co (Wildwood) Airport (WWD), also in USA, 55 km (34 miles) away.
- Third is Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in USA, 75 km (47 miles) away.
- Dover Afb Airport (DOV) in USA is 76 km (47 miles) away.
- Millville Muni Airport (MIV), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Bethany and is 93 km (58 miles) away.
