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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 15 Jul 2025 EDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bethany this week:
The surf forecast for Bethany over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bethany in the next 12 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bethany over the next 12 days.
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sun 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 13 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 69 | 55 | 32 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 12 | 27 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 24 | 69 | 135 | 149 | 96 | 72 | 62 | 68 | 63 | 34 | 31 | 22 | 40 | 46 | 20 | 13 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:55PM 1.25 | 12:35PM 1.23 | 12:49AM 1.19 | 1:27PM 1.27 | 1:45AM 1.13 | 2:21PM 1.30 | 2:45AM 1.08 | 3:20PM 1.33 | 3:51AM 1.05 | 4:23PM 1.35 | 5:00AM 1.05 | 5:27PM 1.39 | 6:06AM 1.09 | 6:28PM 1.42 | 7:04AM 1.14 | 7:22PM 1.45 | 7:57AM 1.18 | 8:12PM 1.45 | 8:47AM 1.21 | 8:59PM 1.43 | 9:36AM 1.22 | 9:45PM 1.38 | 10:24AM 1.21 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:47PM 0.13 | 6:12AM -0.01 | 6:43PM 0.16 | 7:00AM 0.02 | 7:51PM 0.18 | 7:57AM 0.05 | 9:04PM 0.17 | 9:01AM 0.07 | 10:12PM 0.13 | 10:05AM 0.07 | 11:14PM 0.08 | 11:06AM 0.06 | 12:12AM 0.02 | 12:05PM 0.04 | 1:08AM -0.03 | 1:02PM 0.02 | 2:01AM -0.06 | 1:57PM 0.00 | 2:50AM -0.09 | 2:48PM 0.01 | 3:36AM -0.09 | 3:36PM 0.02 | 4:17AM -0.07 | |||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sun 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 |
| Sunset | 8:23 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 36 | 34 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue morning, light winds from the ESE by Thu morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Bethany Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bethany provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bethany can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bethany surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Bethany) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bethany may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Bethany is 20 km (12 miles) from Ocean City. If you plan a vacation in Delaware, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ocean City. Ocean City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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