Bethany Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Bethany Beach, Delaware
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
91/100
- 75°F, wind 6 mph
- Moderate UV (3)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
90/100
- 79°F, wind 6 mph
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
92/100
- 77°F, wind 8 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS PHI Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-28. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 2:15 AM | 0.3 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:14 AM | 3.7 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 2:20 PM | 0.1 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:37 PM | 4.2 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Ocean City (fishing Pier) · 23.8 km away.
About Bethany Beach
Bethany Beach sits on the Delaware coast, where the water runs from about 43°F in January to 78°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in June, July, August and September — 4 months of the year — peaking around 78°F in July and dropping to about 43°F in January.
Today it is 76°F. That is right on the August average of 76°F for this beach.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Ocean City (fishing Pier) about 23.8 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Bethany Beach?
We score today 92 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Bethany Beach?
About 76°F. That is right on the August average of 76°F for this beach.
Are there rip currents at Bethany Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Bethany Beach as low for today. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Ocean City (fishing Pier) about 23.8 km away on the open coast.