Bethany Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.53° N 75.05° W

Issued: 1 pm 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Bethany sea temperature is
18.4° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Bethany surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bethany surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SSE swell with 206 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SSE swell.

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 Thursday (Jun 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bethany in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 11) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 11th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 11th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 16th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bethany over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
7
0.3
E
6
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.8
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.1
E
9
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.1
E
9
0.6
NNW
4
0.2
E
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
1.5
SSE
7
0.2
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
6
7
5
1
42
29
2
12
14
2
12
6
7
6
6
5
6
6
198
4
Wind (km/h)
25
S
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
20
WSW
5
S
20
SSE
15
WNW
25
NNW
25
N
15
W
10
SSW
25
S
10
WSW
30
ENE
15
ENE
25
SSW
30
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
on
on
off
off
High Tide
3:04PM1.19m
3:22AM1.09m
4:00PM1.27m
4:27AM1.09m
4:59PM1.36m
5:32AM1.11m
5:57PM1.45m
6:33AM1.15m
6:53PM1.52m
7:30AM1.19m
7:46PM1.56m
8:25AM1.22m
8:39PM1.56m
9:20AM1.24m
Low Tide
9:44PM0.23m
9:49AM0.09m
10:46PM0.15m
10:43AM0.05m
11:44PM0.06m
11:38AM0.01m
00:40AM-0.02m
12:33PM-0.03m
1:36AM-0.09m
1:30PM-0.05m
2:31AM-0.14m
2:27PM-0.07m
3:25AM-0.16m
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clear
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5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
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8:22
8:22
8:23
8:23
8:24
8:24
8:24
8:25
 mm
1
4
2
2
2
Temp °C
18
19
21
24
23
28
32
28
25
25
24
23
28
27
28
28
24
19
18
23
29
Feels °C
14
15
20
23
22
29
34
28
27
25
24
21
23
25
28
24
21
15
17
23
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
7
0.3
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.8
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
S
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
S
4
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
S
5
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
Energy kJ
27
6
2
5
1
42
29
22
12
14
6
7
2
3
6
6
5
6
6
4
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
SE
7
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
E
5
0.1
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
6
6
7
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
7
6
7
4
1
1
3
5
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
6
0.1
NE
7
0.1
E
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
SE
6
0.1
E
6
Energy kJ
2
1
1
2
2
8
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
3
0.7
S
4
0.7
S
4
1
S
5
1.1
S
6
1
S
6
0.2
WNW
3
0.2
WNW
2
0.6
S
6
0.6
NNW
4
0.3
NNW
3
0.3
NW
3
0.3
SSE
5
0.7
S
4
0.8
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
5
1.5
SSE
7
1.3
S
7
Energy kJ
3
14
17
42
88
79
1
1
24
12
2
1
6
17
28
33
198
157
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
2151
602
1043
2429
229
0
6
115
327
1239
147
452
1460
369
1043
209
336
336
1043
1043
229
Best forecast wave conditions in Delaware
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
6
6
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
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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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