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Bethany surfForecast / Delaware / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 13 Apr 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Bethany surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bethany sea temperature is
9.7° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bethany this week:
The surf forecast for Bethany over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bethany in the next 16 days are 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 13th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 13th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 17th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bethany over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 28 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 29 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 34 | 26 | 11 | 12 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 5:28PM 1.11 | 5:47AM 1.17 | 6:16PM 1.23 | 6:37AM 1.23 | 7:00PM 1.34 | 7:23AM 1.26 | 7:42PM 1.44 | 8:09AM 1.28 | 8:25PM 1.50 | 8:56AM 1.27 | 9:10PM 1.51 | 9:45AM 1.24 | 9:59PM 1.49 | 10:41AM 1.19 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:45PM 0.13 | 12:05PM 0.03 | 12:36AM 0.04 | 12:49PM -0.04 | 1:25AM -0.04 | 1:34PM -0.08 | 2:15AM -0.11 | 2:19PM -0.11 | 3:03AM -0.15 | 3:04PM -0.11 | 3:52AM -0.15 | 3:51PM -0.08 | 4:41AM -0.12 | ||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | ||
| Sunset | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 26 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 10 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 0 | ||
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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 16 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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