Bethany Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.53° N 75.05° W

Issued: 7 am 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bethany sea temperature is
21.7° 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 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, ESE swell with 81 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bethany in the next 16 days are 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 30th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 30th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 30th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 35°C on Thu night, min 21°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSE
5
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
22
15
25
25
25
46
46
61
61
52
48
23
31
18
18
17
16
9
9
8
Wind (km/h)
10
E
5
SE
5
W
5
ENE
10
E
5
E
15
ENE
15
E
10
SSE
10
SE
20
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
35
SSW
20
SW
5
ENE
20
S
15
WNW
10
N
10
SSE
15
W
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:56PM1.30m
7:22AM1.01m
7:37PM1.32m
8:04AM1.03m
8:16PM1.32m
8:44AM1.04m
8:53PM1.31m
9:24AM1.04m
9:30PM1.30m
10:03AM1.04m
10:06PM1.27m
10:43AM1.05m
10:43PM1.23m
Low Tide
12:31PM0.16m
1:23AM0.10m
1:15PM0.16m
2:06AM0.07m
1:59PM0.16m
2:48AM0.05m
2:42PM0.16m
3:28AM0.04m
3:22PM0.16m
4:05AM0.03m
4:01PM0.17m
4:40AM0.04m
4:38PM0.19m
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
 mm
5
4
1
3
1
1
Temp °C
23
21
22
22
22
23
22
22
22
22
23
23
29
31
27
31
34
35
31
34
33
Feels °C
24
23
25
25
24
26
23
23
23
23
22
22
30
31
26
34
34
36
34
35
34
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
10
0.7
S
5
0.5
S
5
0.3
ESE
9
0.5
S
5
0.4
S
5
0.3
S
5
0.3
S
4
Energy kJ
16
12
15
25
12
25
46
46
61
61
52
48
23
31
24
12
17
11
8
4
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SE
10
0.2
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
9
Energy kJ
10
22
6
12
25
3
6
2
2
2
18
10
18
18
16
9
9
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
7
0.1
S
6
0.2
WSW
3
Energy kJ
8
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.6
S
4
0.5
S
4
0.9
S
4
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
NW
3
0.3
NW
2
Energy kJ
3
2
9
9
30
1
7
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
73
147
15
25
275
15
372
1010
0
597
2218
0
6
196
140
15
1080
147
327
308
369
Best forecast wave conditions in Delaware
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
1
4
3
1
3
3
2
3
3
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
8
5
5
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
9
5
4
7
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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