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Bethany ratings
Quality on a good day: 2.8
Consistency of Surf: 3.0
Difficulty Level: 3.0

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Overall: 3.4

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Bethany Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Delaware, USA)

Bethany Surf Guide

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.

Bethany Spot Info

Type:Rating:
Icon beachBeach/jettyIcon s33.4
Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
consistent
19.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Bethany:

The best conditions reported for surf at Bethany occur when a East-northeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southwest.

Surf Forecasts:

What's the best time of year to surf Bethany (for consistent clean waves)?

augustBest Season: summer
The best time of year for surfing Bethany with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer and most often the month of August. Clean surfable waves are typically found 26% of the time in August while 28% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 46% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
26%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
28%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
46%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Bethany Location Map

Interactive Bethany surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. 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.

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Bethany Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 06:59 Local Time
Wednesday 05
5AM8AM11AM2PM
Wave (m)
1.3
ENE
1.2
E
1
E
0.9
E
Period (s) 10 10 9 9
Wind (km/h)
30
30
35
40
Wind State cross-
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on		 cross-
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    Tides at Bethany

    Current tide and informaton
    For Fenwick Island Light, Delaware, 9 km from Bethany.
    Next High Water: 04:38pm | 1.3m
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    Next Low Water: 10:32am | 0.15m
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    Bethany Sea Temperature

    The water temperature (19.5 °C) at Bethany is relatively warm. If the sun does come out as forecast, it should feel warm enough to surf in a summer wetsuit. Effective air temperature of 14.0 °C.

    Today, many surfers would wear a summer wetsuit.
    Current Temp*: 19.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite
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    Swell History at Bethany

    Surf stats for Bethany, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

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    Wind History at Bethany

    Wind stats for Bethany, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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    Bethany Reviews:

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    Ratings
    Based on 5 votes.
    • Overall:Icon s33.4
    • Quality on a good day:Icon s32.8
    • Consistency of Surf:Icon s33.0
    • Difficulty Level:Icon s33.0
    • Wind and Kite Surfing:Icon s33.0
    • Crowds:Icon s22.2
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    Review
    Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
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    Joe Bill from United States
    “Shorey”

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